soldiering

noun

sol·​dier·​ing ˈsōl-jə-riŋ 

ˈsōlj-riŋ

: the life, service, or practice of one who soldiers

Examples of soldiering in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The document said soldiers will focus on the fundamentals of soldiering while incorporating new capabilities, including defending against unmanned systems or drones. — Eleanor Watson, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026

The reason for girls to dress as boys in times long ago may have included a desire to go soldiering. — Ruchi Kumar, NPR, 9 Mar. 2026

As the boundary between policing and soldiering erodes, so too does the distinction between civil society and the security state. — Abigail R. Hall, Oc Register, 25 Jan. 2026

Castle's coach and teammates praised him for soldiering on despite the pain. — Tom Orsborn, San Antonio Express-News, 21 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1643, in the meaning defined above