coed
Americannoun
adjective
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Older Use. of, relating to, or being a coed or coeds.
coed fads.
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for or serving both men and women alike.
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of coed
1885–90, short for coeducational student
Example Sentences
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He even met his wife while playing a coed kickabout in Washington, D.C.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
I said we’re going to have men and women here, and they said, “No, no, there’s never any coed bathing here.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2025
If you are imagining coed frivolity or drama, though, think again: These motivated girls are only concerned about the boys insofar as their proximity highlights the lack of parity between their programs.
From New York Times • Apr. 4, 2024
The relatively light calendar reflected the choice of some brands to favor coed shows during the womenswear week, scheduled for next month.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 15, 2024
He would come to visit a bunch of times, which made him the only ten-year-old who showered and brushed his teeth in our dorm's coed bathrooms.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
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