Meaning of the word coed in English

What does coed mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

coed

US /ˈkoʊ·ed/
UK /ˈkəʊˌɛd/

Noun

a female student attending a coeducational institution

Example:
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She was a popular coed on campus.
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The new dormitory houses both male and female coeds.

Adjective

of or relating to coeducation; educating students of both sexes together

Example:
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It was a coed school, which was unusual for its time.
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They decided to make the dormitories coed.