: the part of an army that in the past had soldiers who rode horses and that now has soldiers who ride in vehicles or helicopters
Cavalry is used to perform reconnaissance.
The cavalry were brought in to support the mission.
—often used before another nouncavalry forces/officers/troops
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“Cavalry.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/cavalry. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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