troop

troop

noun

Definition of TROOP

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>

Synonyms troop, troupe

Related Words stock company; cast, dramatis personae, ensemble

2

troops pl  the combined army, air force, and navy of a nation <the troops overseas are grateful for the support of so many at home>

Synonyms colors, military, service, troops

Related Words GIs (or GI's), men-at-arms, rank and file, servicemen, servicewomen, soldiers, soldiery; force; militia, reserves; armor, defense; gendarmerie (or gendarmery)

Near Antonyms civilians, noncombatants