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co-ed

/ˌkoʊˈɛd/

co-ed adjective: of an educational institution, teaching both males and females.

co-ed: of an educational institution, teaching both males and females
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Adjective

co-ed (comparative more co-ed, superlative most co-ed)

  1. Of an educational institution, teaching both males and females.
  2. Mixing males and females; unisex; mixed-gender.
    • We played in a co-ed band.
    • COED NAKED SKIING: Only the bold can BARE the cold!
      COED NAKED FIREFIGHTING: Find 'em Hot, Leave 'em Wet!traditional, Coed Naked Sportswear (T-shirt)

Noun

co-ed (plural co-eds)

  1. (Philippines, US, dated, informal) A young woman who attends college.
    • To many a student the most appealing subject in college is a coed. A coed is usually less interested in what she gets out of college than whom.1968, Evan Esar, 20,000 Quips and Quotes
    • I gazed wistfully at the pretty coeds.1980, Dan Millman, Way of the Peaceful Warrior
  2. (Philippines, US, dated, informal) A (generally young) woman, especially on the campus of a college or other educational institute.
    • 1959: A coed is exotic with mascara on her eye lashes, demureness in a sweater, and 'the future homemaker' with a can opener.1959, The Michigan Technic, "The Coed"
  3. A student of either sex at a co-educational institution.
    • The majority of college coeds are female, but many still have trouble paying for tuition. Scholarships designed specifically for women can be useful in this situation.2023 October 28 (last accessed), scholarships.com

co-ed meaning in Tamil

co-ed in Tamil

that teaches both males and females
இருபாலர் irupālar

Forms of co-ed

Adjective
comparativemore co-ed
superlativemost co-ed
alternative formcoed
Noun
pluralco-eds

Origin of co-ed

Short for the original phrase coeducational referring to an educational institution that taught males and females together.

Words formed from co-ed

Questions about co-ed

What does co-ed mean?
Co-ed means of an educational institution, teaching both males and females.
What is co-ed in Tamil?
Co-ed in Tamil is இருபாலர் (irupālar). See Co-ed meaning in Tamil.
What part of speech is co-ed?
Co-ed can be an adjective or a noun.
How do you pronounce co-ed?
Co-ed is pronounced /ˌkoʊˈɛd/ (US).

Words near co-ed in the dictionary

  1. co-dominance
  2. co-dominant
  3. co-driver
  4. co-drivers
  5. co-dydramol
  6. co-ed
  7. co-edit
  8. co-edited
  9. co-editing
  10. co-edition
  11. co-editions

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