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

Adjective

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

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