Trooper — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈtrü-pər/ troop·er

Meaning & Definition of Trooper

Trooper (noun)

  1. an enlisted cavalryman
  2. the horse of a cavalryman
  3. paratrooper

Trooper (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a person engaged in military service

    "a moving Memorial Day service honoring our fallen troopers"

    similar: dogface, fighter, legionary, legionnaire, man-at-arms, regular, serviceman, soldier, warrior
    related: servicewoman, carabineer, cavalier, cavalryman, cuirassier, dragoon, doughboy, footman, foot soldier, grunt, infantryman, commando, raider, jarhead (slang), marine, ranger, artilleryman, cannoneer, gunner, mortarman, musketeer, rifleman, archer, crossbowman, lancer, pikeman, spearman, Confederate, Continental, Federal, GI, guardsman, militiaman, minuteman, counterguerrilla, guerrilla, irregular, paramilitary, partisan, combatant, noncombatant, lifer, veteran, warhorse, conscript, draftee, enrollee, recruit, reservist, champion, knight, digger (chiefly Australian & New Zealand), gallowglass, gendarme
    opposite: civilian

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Trooper

The most common words with a similar meaning to Trooper:

dogface, fighter, legionary, legionnaire, man-at-arms, regular, serviceman, soldier, warrior

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Trooper

Words with the opposite meaning of Trooper:

civilian

Related Words for Trooper

servicewoman, carabineer, cavalier, cavalryman, cuirassier, dragoon, doughboy, footman, foot soldier, grunt, infantryman, commando, raider, jarhead, marine, ranger, artilleryman, cannoneer, gunner, mortarman, musketeer, rifleman, archer, crossbowman, lancer, pikeman, spearman, Confederate, Continental, Federal

Origin & Etymology of Trooper

First known use: 1640

Words & Phrases Containing Trooper

moss-trooper, storm trooper

Frequently Asked Questions about Trooper

What does "Trooper" mean?

"Trooper" means an enlisted cavalryman. As a noun, it is defined as: an enlisted cavalryman.

What is another word for "Trooper"?

Other words for "Trooper" include dogface, fighter, legionary, legionnaire, man-at-arms, regular, serviceman and soldier. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Trooper" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Trooper"?

There are 63 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Trooper". Common alternatives include dogface, fighter, legionary, legionnaire, man-at-arms, regular, serviceman, soldier and warrior.

What is the opposite of "Trooper"?

Antonyms of "Trooper" include civilian.

How do you use "Trooper" in a sentence?

Examples of "Trooper" in a sentence: "a moving Memorial Day service honoring our fallen troopers".

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

"Trooper" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Trooper"?

"Trooper" is pronounced /ˈtrü-pər/ and divided into syllables as troop·er.

What is the origin of the word "Trooper"?

First known use: 1640.