Meaning of co-ed | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A young woman who attends college.
   Philippines, US, dated, informal
2. A (generally young) woman, especially on the campus of a college or other educational institute.
   Philippines, US, dated, informal
3. A student of either sex at a co-educational institution.

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Examples

“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.”

“I gazed wistfully at the pretty coeds.”

“1959: A coed is exotic with mascara on her eye lashes, demureness in a sweater, and 'the future homemaker' with a can opener.”

“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.”

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