Definition

1. 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

1. a soldier mounted on horseback
   • a cavalryman always takes good care of his mount
2. a state police officer
3. a mounted policeman
4. a soldier in a motorized army unit