grad
n. countable B1 Intermediate US //ˈɡɹæd// UK //ɡɹˈæd// grad
n. a person who has finished their studies at a school, college, or university. It is a short and casual way to say 'graduate'.
n. a person who has successfully completed a degree or course of study at a university or school. Informal in register; a clipped form of 'graduate'.
She is a recent college grad looking for her first job.
The company is hiring several new grads to join their engineering team this summer.
While the ceremony was small, every high school grad felt a profound sense of accomplishment as they walked across the stage to receive their diplomas.
Usage
Commonly used as a modifier before another noun, such as 'grad student' or 'grad school'.