Troop (Noun)

Meaning 1

A unit of Girl or Boy Scouts.

Classification

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

Examples

  • The troop of Girl Scouts walked through the woods, completing their nature badge requirements.
  • His son was part of a local Boy Scout troop that went on monthly camping trips.
  • The troop elected Emily as their patrol leader for the school year.
  • As the leader of the troop, Sarah ensured everyone had a buddy during the hike.
  • Our troop is having a bake sale next weekend to raise funds for our summer camping trip.

Synonyms

  • Scout Group
  • Scout Troop

Hypernyms

  • Social Unit

Meaning 2

A group of soldiers.

Classification

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

Examples

  • The troop was deployed to the front lines to reinforce the existing military presence.
  • A troop of soldiers was sent to secure the perimeter of the base.
  • The general inspected the troop before they departed for their mission.
  • The troop was made up of soldiers from different countries who were working together as part of a peacekeeping force.
  • The troop moved stealthily through the jungle, trying not to be detected by the enemy.

Meaning 3

An orderly crowd; "a troop of children".

Classification

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

Examples

  • A troop of excited kids followed the clown into the big top.
  • The teacher led a troop of students on a field trip to the museum.
  • A troop of volunteers gathered at the park to clean up the litter.
  • The tour guide led a troop of tourists through the historic city center.
  • A troop of dancers performed a choreographed routine on stage.

Synonyms

  • Flock

Related Words

  • Troop (verb)

Meaning 4

A cavalry unit corresponding to an infantry company.

Classification

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

Examples

  • The commander ordered the troop to fall back and regroup on the western flank.
  • The cavalry troop rode swiftly across the plain, their horses' hooves kicking up clouds of dust.
  • The enemy's troop had been reinforced with archers and catapults, making them a formidable force.
  • Our troop had been tracking the enemy's movement for hours, trying to gain an advantageous position.
  • As the sun began to set, the troop made camp near the river, exhausted but grateful for the respite.
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