What does TROOP mean?

Troop Parts of Speech

Troop is a noun and a verb.

Definitions

• Noun: A group of soldiers that forms a unit. A group of people or animals of the same kind. A particular group of people with a common characteristic or interest.
• Verb: (1) (with object) To gather or move in a company, crowd, or throng. (2) (without object) To move or march as a crowd or in an orderly manner.

Pronunciations

• US: /truːp/
• UK: /truːp/

Origin and Usage

The word "troop" originated from the Middle French word "troupe," which means "company" or "band." It was first used in English in the 16th century to refer to a group of soldiers. Over time, it came to be used more broadly to refer to any group of people or animals that move or act together. Today, "troop" is commonly used in military contexts, but it can also be used to refer to groups of people with shared interests or characteristics, such as a "troop" of boy scouts or a "troop" of dancers.

Synonyms

As a noun, synonyms for "troop" include company, unit, squad, team, gang, herd, pack, and flock. As a verb, synonyms include march, parade, file, and process.

Related Words

• Group
• March
• Train
• Force
• Drill

Example Sentences

• The troop of soldiers marched through the city streets.
• A troop of monkeys swung through the trees.
• The boy scout troop went on a camping trip.