CEFR B1

quads

noun

Meaning

An open, typically four-sided, area in the center of a college, school, or other institution, often with lawns and paths.

Examples

Students met on the central quad to organize the protest.
The graduation ceremony was held in the main quad.

Synonyms: courtyard, campus green, atrium

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quads (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /kwɒd/

Definition

An open, typically four-sided, area in the center of a college, school, or other institution, often with lawns and paths.

Examples

Students met on the central quad to organize the protest.
The graduation ceremony was held in the main quad.

How to Use quads

in the quad (prepositional phrase): Located within the open, four-sided area of a campus. — "We sat in the quad and enjoyed the sunshine."
around the quad (prepositional phrase): Surrounding the central open area of a campus. — "The library and the main hall are located around the quad."

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