troop
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.1troop
noun \ˈtrüp\Definition of TROOP
1
a : a group of soldiers b : a cavalry unit corresponding to an infantry company c plural : armed forces, soldiers
2
: a collection of people or things : crew 2
3
: a flock of mammals or birds
4
: the basic organizational unit of Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts under an adult leader
See Examples of TROOP
- Where is his troop heading?
- a plan to withdraw troops
- a troop of enthusiastic children
Origin of TROOP
Middle French trope, troupe company, herd, of Germanic origin; akin to Old English thorp, throp village — more at thorp
First Known Use: 1545
2troop
intransitive verbDefinition of TROOP
1
: to move or gather in crowds
2
: to go one's way : walk
3
: to spend time together : associate
4
: to move in large numbers
Examples of TROOP
- We all trooped back inside.
- The kids trooped off to school.
First Known Use of TROOP
1565
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