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co-eds

co-eds is the plural of co-ed.

Meaning of co-ed

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
  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

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Questions about co-eds

What is co-eds the plural of?
Co-eds is the plural of co-ed.

Words near co-eds in the dictionary

  1. co-edition
  2. co-editions
  3. co-editor
  4. co-editors
  5. co-edits
  6. co-eds
  7. co-educate
  8. co-educated
  9. co-educates
  10. co-educating
  11. co-employment

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