Troop

Definition

A troop typically refers to a group of soldiers, a cavalry unit, or a group of people or animals.

Parts of Speech

• Noun
• Verb

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /trup/
• Respelling: TROOP (with "TROOP" rhyming with "loop")

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /truːp/
• Respelling: TROOP (similar to American English, with "TROOP" rhyming with "loop")

In both dialects, "troop" is pronounced with a long "oo" sound, as found in words like "loop" and "scoop." The pronunciation is essentially the same in both American and British English.

Etymology

The word "troop" originates from the Middle French word "troope", which is further derived from the Old French word "troope" (a body of troops). This has its roots in the Late Latin "troppus", signifying a "flock."

Derivatives

• Trooper
• Troopship
• Trooping
• Troopmate
• Troopial

Synonyms

• Squad
• Brigade
• Platoon

Antonyms

• Individual
• Single
• Alone

Usage

• "A troop of scouts went camping over the weekend."
• "She joined the theater troop when she was a teenager."

Related Terms

• Battalion
• Regiment
• Company
• Group
• Assembly

Detailed Definition

Noun

• Military Group: A unit of soldiers or cavalry, typically a small one.
• Example: The troop was sent on a reconnaissance mission.

• Group of People/Animals: A group of people or animals of a particular kind.
• Example: A troop of performers traveled from city to city.

• Organization: A unit of Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts.
• Example: He was a member of Troop 45 in his hometown.

Verb

• Come Together: To come or gather together in large numbers.
• Example: Fans trooped into the stadium for the big match.

• Move or Go as a Group: To move or go somewhere as a group.
• Example: The students trooped out of the classroom after the bell rang.