Pronunciation

/troop/

Definitions

Noun

1. troop (plural: troops)

   • A group of soldiers, especially when organized for a specific purpose or under a single command.
   • A group of people, often military or uniformed, engaged in a particular activity or performance.
   • A collection of animals, especially horses, that are trained together.
   • A unit in a theater production or parade.

   Example: “The troops marched proudly in the Independence Day parade.”

   • Synonyms: platoon, company, regiment, battalion, formation

Verb

• To assemble or form a troop or group. Example: “The soldiers were quickly mustered into a troop for the mission.”
  • Not a common verb in this sense, but can be used metaphorically.

Adjective

• (informal) Large or numerous. Example: “A troop of butterflies fluttered around the garden.”

Phrases

• “Form a troop” means to gather or organize a group.
• “A troop of children” refers to a large number of kids.
• “Troop out” can mean to go or come out in a group, often informally.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The troop of scouts arrived at the campsite early in the morning.”
• Adjective: “The zoo had a troop of monkeys swinging from branch to branch.”
• Verb: “The volunteers helped to troop the elderly residents to the community event.”

Synonyms

• Battalion (larger group of soldiers)
• Platoon (smaller group of soldiers)
• Squad (usually military, smaller than a company)
• Group (more general term, not necessarily uniformed)
• Convoy (group of vehicles, often military)