Synonyms & related words for squad

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of squad — including team, platoon, brigade, battalion, squadron, crew. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to squad

Explore words related to squad — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include jayvee, roster, commandos, crewmate, captained, gunners, trainband, rangers. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for squad

Common synonyms for squad include team, platoon, brigade, battalion, squadron, crew, troop, posse — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does squad come from?

The word squad breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root squad-, from Latin quadra (“square, four”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.