Special Forces

plural noun

: a branch of the U.S. Army composed of soldiers specially trained in guerrilla warfare

Examples of Special Forces in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In May and June, Grannell made other threats toward former Special Forces teammates via text, phone and on his Instagram account, according to the complaint. — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026

The survival thriller sees Pitt, a former Army Special Forces soldier, who must find a way back to civilization after his small plane crashes deep in the Alaskan wilderness. — John Hopewell, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026

But its newest converts look far different from the Special Forces soldiers historically associated with the practice. — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Writing Omega Authority was the first time that the author used Japan as a setting; Taylor was born in Okinawa and spent time in the country with the Special Forces. — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1955, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Special Forces

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