quads
Americanplural noun
Etymology
Origin of quads
First recorded in 1955–60; by shortening
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The robotic hip motors whirred and a mechanical force tugged at my quads.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 21, 2026
In practice, this means “exercises that build your butt while minimizing growth in the quads, hamstrings and thighs.”
From Salon ● May 8, 2026
Shaidorov hit five quads and an incredible opening triple Axel-Euler-quadruple Salchow combination which racked up big points and settled his nerves.
From Barron's ● Feb. 14, 2026
Observing to see whether Malinin’s skating and consistency would change as he grew, Boitano knew the self-proclaimed “Quad God” was real once Malinin was putting multiple quads in his programs past his teenage years.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 7, 2026
Jule stepped off the treadmill to stretch her quads.
From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart
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