Troop — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈtrüp/

Meaning & Definition of Troop

Troop (noun)

  1. a group of soldiers
  2. a cavalry unit corresponding to an infantry company
  3. armed forces, soldiers

Troop (verb)

  1. to move or gather in crowds
  2. to go one's way, walk
  3. to spend time together, associate

Troop (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. an organized group of stage performers

    "a celebrated acting troop will be coming to town next month to perform one of Shakespeare's plays"

    similar: company, troupe
    related: stock company, cast, dramatis personae, ensemble

  2. the combined army, air force, and navy of a nation

    "the troops overseas are grateful for the support of so many at home"

    similar: armed forces, colors, military, service
    related: GIs, men-at-arms, rank and file, servicemen, servicewomen, soldiers, soldiery, force, militia, reserves, armor, defense, gendarmerie
    near: civilians, noncombatants

Troop (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in march, pace

    similar: march, pace, step out, stride, parade, promenade, power walk, ambulate, foot (it), hoof (it), leg (it), pad, step, traipse, tread, walk, hike, peregrinate, trek, amble, mosey, perambulate, ramble, saunter, stroll, wander, clump, stomp, stump, tramp, trample, tromp, footslog, plod, trudge, gimp, hobble, limp, mince, prance, pussyfoot, tiptoe

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Troop

The most common words with a similar meaning to Troop:

company, troupe, armed forces, colors, military, service, march, pace, step out, stride, parade, promenade, power walk, ambulate, foot (it), hoof (it), leg (it), pad, step, traipse, tread, walk, hike, peregrinate, trek, amble, mosey, perambulate, ramble, saunter, stroll, wander, clump, stomp, stump, tramp, trample, tromp, footslog, plod

Related Words for Troop

stock company, cast, dramatis personae, ensemble, GIs, men-at-arms, rank and file, servicemen, servicewomen, soldiers, soldiery, force, militia, reserves, armor, defense, gendarmerie

Near Antonyms of Troop

civilians, noncombatants

Word Forms of Troop

Inflections: trooped, trooping, troops

Origin & Etymology of Troop

Middle French trope, troupe company, herd, of Germanic origin; akin to Old English thorp, throp village thorp

First known use: 1545

Words & Phrases Containing Troop

intertroop

Frequently Asked Questions about Troop

What does "Troop" mean?

"Troop" means a group of soldiers. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: a group of soldiers. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Troop"?

Other words for "Troop" include company, troupe, armed forces, colors, military, service, march and pace. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Troop" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Troop"?

There are 65 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Troop". Common alternatives include company, troupe, armed forces, colors, military, service, march, pace, step out and stride.

How do you use "Troop" in a sentence?

Examples of "Troop" in a sentence: "a celebrated acting troop will be coming to town next month to perform one of Shakespeare's plays"; "the troops overseas are grateful for the support of so many at home".

Is "Troop" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Troop" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Troop"?

"Troop" is pronounced /ˈtrüp/.

What is the origin of the word "Troop"?

"Troop" comes from Middle French trope, troupe company, herd, of Germanic origin; akin to Old English thorp, throp village thorp. First known use: 1545.

What is another word for "Troop" meaning "an organized group of stage performers"?

When "Troop" (noun) means an organized group of stage performers, synonyms include company and troupe.