coed

coed

A coed studies with her classmates in the library.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A female student at a coeducational institution: "coed" refers specifically to a woman who attends a school or college that admits both male and female students. This usage is primarily American English and is considered somewhat dated or informal.

  2. Adjective:

    • Coeducational: "coed" describes an institution, program, or system that is open to both male and female students. This is a shortened form of "coeducational."
Usage Examples

  • Noun:

    • She was one of the first coeds to enroll in the engineering program at the university. (A female student at a mixed-gender school.)
    • The dormitory housed both male students and coeds. (Female students living in a shared facility.)

  • Adjective:

    • The college became coed in the 1970s, admitting women for the first time. (The institution switched to coeducation.)
    • They attended a coed summer camp with both boys and girls. (A camp open to both genders.)
Advanced Usage

  • "coed dorm": a dormitory that houses both male and female students, often in separate wings or floors.

    • The university built a new coed dorm to promote integration. (A shared living facility for students of both sexes.)

  • "coed sports team": a sports team that includes both male and female players.

    • The soccer league offers a coed division for recreational players. (A mixed-gender team.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Coeducation (n): the system of educating male and female students together.

    • Coeducation is now standard in most public schools. (The practice of mixed-gender education.)

  • Coeducational (adj): the full form of "coed," meaning open to both sexes.

    • The school adopted a coeducational policy in 1965. (The policy of admitting both genders.)
Synonyms
  • Female student (n): a woman enrolled in an educational institution.
  • Mixed-gender (adj): describing a group or institution that includes both males and females.
Related Idioms
  • "coed lifestyle": a way of living that involves social interaction between male and female students, often in a college setting.
    • The coed lifestyle at the university included shared study spaces and social events. (The mixed-gender social environment.)

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