troop
noun
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Definition of troop
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: a group of soldiers
b
: a cavalry unit corresponding to an infantry company
2
: a collection of people or things : crew sense 2
3
: a flock of mammals or birds
4
: the basic organizational unit of Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts under an adult leader
troop
verb
trooped;
trooping;
troops
Definition of troop (Entry 2 of 2)
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Examples of troop in a Sentence
Noun
Where is his troop heading? a plan to withdraw troops a troop of enthusiastic childrenVerb
We all trooped back inside. The kids trooped off to school.
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
But the government is now accusing the UAE of killing dozens of its troops in a series of airstrikes this week. — Tim Lister, CNN, "Yemen fighting brings Saudi-led coalition to brink of collapse," 31 Aug. 2019 One week before the real football wars unfold, Dawson’s Mike Allison and Clear Brook’s Lupe Florez were pleased with the combative measures their troops engaged in Friday night on the Wolverines’ home field. — Ted Dunnam, Houston Chronicle, "Football: Dawson, Clear Brook make strides in scrimmage," 24 Aug. 2019 My troop brought coloring pages for the children and talked with the children as well. — Pomerado News, "Girl Scout shares her love of volunteerism to inspire next generation," 23 Aug. 2019 Armed troops are approaching from behind them, presumably targeting Banning. — Chris Thilk, The Hollywood Reporter, "Lionsgate Bets on Durability of 'Angel Has Fallen' to Keep Franchise Going," 23 Aug. 2019 Atqittuq drew a line in the snow 100 yards away and arranged his troops along it. — Neil Shea, National Geographic, "A thawing Arctic is heating up a new Cold War," 21 Aug. 2019 Initially appearing a hair more refined than his troops, Claflin's ambitious Hawkins is an atrocious antagonist who only becomes more reprehensible as the movie continues. — Garrett Mitchell, azcentral, "'The Nightingale' is a disturbingly brutal meditation on revenge from 'Babadook' filmmaker," 21 Aug. 2019 Our troops have been in armed conflict for over 19 years in the Middle East. — Letter Writers, Twin Cities, "Letters: But these are the people we want," 14 Aug. 2019 At least two of three were members of his troop, according to the Asbury Park Press. — Cara Kelly, USA TODAY, "Boy Scouts lawsuit: Parents trust teachers and counselors. But should they?," 8 Aug. 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
An hour after a shark warning on Newcomb Hollow—Death Beach itself—the lifeguard blows her whistle, and everyone troops back into the waves, jumping and body surfing and shrieking, at least for now with pleasure. — Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, "The Summer of Shark Politics on Cape Cod," 22 Aug. 2019 The pilots trooped into the executive dining room to discuss the news. — Emily Ludolph, New York Times, "Ed Dwight Was Set to Be the First Black Astronaut. Here’s Why That Never Happened.," 16 July 2019 Her majesty, accompanied by members of the royal family, were all out in those bright dresses and uniforms for the birthday festivities on Horse Guards Parade, at which the Colour of the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards were trooped. — Karla Adam, Washington Post, "Queen Elizabeth II, master of soft power, celebrates her 93rd birthday with a massive parade," 8 June 2019 Dignitaries and members of the public trooped to a microphone to welcome the board, and to warn it of the work ahead. — Philly.com, "Local control is here: New Philly school board holds first-ever meeting," 9 July 2018 The head coach and some parents trooped to the cave around 9 p.m. and saw the boys’ bicycles outside, then alerted officials. — Jake Maxwell Watts, WSJ, "Four Boys Rescued From Flooded Thai Cave," 8 July 2018 Their mythical enemy defeated, the warriors take their bows and troop off stage, to be replaced by a lone singer less than 3 ft. — Charlie Campbell / Kunming, Time, "Finding Love in the Kingdom of the Little People," 1 June 2018 Different tasks are assigned to us, nothing at all taxing or anxiety-inducing, just a little bit of choral reading, scenic assistance and trooping about. — Charles Mcnulty, latimes.com, "SITI Company and Ann Hamilton set sail for Virginia Woolf's 'To the Lighthouse'," 30 Apr. 2018 At one point, though, the students in his class on Friday morning who were at the game trooped down the first base line to greet their teacher. — Shari Rudavsky, Indianapolis Star, "'I deeply care for my students': Teacher Jason Seaman speaks after Noblesville school shooting," 28 May 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'troop.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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troop
noun
English Language Learners Definition of troop
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a group of soldiers
: soldiers in a group
: a group of people or things
troop
verbEnglish Language Learners Definition of troop (Entry 2 of 2)
: to walk somewhere in a group
See the full definition for troop in the English Language Learners Dictionary
troop
noun
\ ˈtrüp
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Kids Definition of troop
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: a group of soldiers
3
: a group of beings or things
Troops of fans turned out for the game.
4
: a unit of boy or girl scouts under a leader
troop
verb