trooper
/'tru:pə/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A soldier in a cavalry unit: A soldier who serves in a unit that traditionally fights on horseback.
- A state police officer: In some countries, particularly the United States, a member of a state police force (e.g., a state trooper).
- A soldier in a motorized or armored unit: A soldier serving in a mechanized or armored unit, such as a tank crewman.
- A person who endures hardship without complaint: (Informal) Someone who perseveres through difficult situations stoically.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The trooper rode ahead to scout the enemy's position. (Referring to a cavalry soldier.)
- She called the state trooper to report the accident on the highway. (Referring to a state police officer.)
- The armored troopers advanced under heavy fire. (Referring to a soldier in a mechanized unit.)
- Despite being sick, she came to work; she's a real trooper. (Referring to a resilient person.)
Advanced Usage
- "To swear like a trooper": (Idiom) To use profane or vulgar language very frequently and forcefully.
- He was known to swear like a trooper when he got angry.
Variants and Related Words
- Troop (noun): A group of soldiers, especially cavalry, or a unit of scouts.
- Troops (plural noun): Soldiers or armed forces in general.
- Troop carrier (noun): A vehicle or aircraft designed to transport soldiers.
Synonyms
- Cavalryman: A soldier in a cavalry unit.
- State police officer: A law enforcement officer for a state.
- Tank crewman: A soldier operating in an armored vehicle.
- Stalwart: A loyal, reliable, and hard-working person.
Related Phrases
- Like a trooper: (Adverbial phrase) With great endurance or energy.
- She worked like a trooper to finish the project on time.
Noun
- a soldier mounted on horseback
- a cavalryman always takes good care of his mount
- a state police officer
- a mounted policeman
- a soldier in a motorized army unit