troop

noun
UK: /truːp/
US: /truːp/

  1. A group of soldiers.

    1. The troop arrived at the base.
    2. Our troop patrolled the border region every night during the conflict.

  2. A group of people or animals acting together.

    1. A troop of monkeys ran by us.
    2. The dance troop performed exceptionally well in the competition last year.

Synonyms

group company band unit squad team
troop intransitive-verb

  1. To gather or move as a group.

    1. They troop into the hall.
    2. The children troop excitedly towards the playground after lunch.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "troop" in English means: A group of soldiers., A group of people or animals acting together..

The phonetic transcription of "troop" is /truːp/ in British English and /truːp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "troop": group, company, band, unit, squad, team.

Example usage of "troop": "The troop arrived at the base.". More examples on the page.