Troop Meaning in English

word

US

/ˈtɹup/

troop

UK

/tɹˈuːp/

troop

Definition

A 'troop' is a group of people, especially soldiers or scouts, organized to act together. Sometimes it also refers to a single unit or group of animals.

Usage & Nuances

Mainly used for groups of soldiers ('troops'), but also for scout groups or sometimes animals. 'Troop' as a noun is usually singular for one group and plural ('troops') for soldiers in general. Do not confuse with 'troupe' (a group of performers).

• Spanish: tropa - grupo (personas, especialmente soldados o scouts)
• Portuguese (BR): tropa - grupo (especialmente de soldados ou escoteiros)
• Portuguese (PT): tropa - grupo (especialmente de soldados ou escuteiros)
• Chinese (Simplified): 部队 - 一群（尤指士兵或童子军）
• Chinese (Traditional): 部隊 - 一羣（尤指士兵或童軍）
• Hindi: सेना - दल (विशेष रूप से सैनिकों या स्काउट्स का समूह)
• Arabic: فرقة - مجموعة (خاصة الجنود أو الكشافة)
• Bengali: দল - সেনাদল
• Russian: отряд - войска
• Japanese: 部隊 - 隊
• Vietnamese: đội - quân (lính)
• Korean: 부대 - 단체
• Turkish: birlik - takım (izci için)
• Urdu: دستہ - فوجی گروپ
• Indonesian: pasukan - regu

Example Sentences

A troop of soldiers marched down the road.

basic

The scout troop met every Saturday.

basic

A troop of monkeys played in the trees.

basic

Emergency troops arrived within hours after the disaster.

natural

Our school started a new troop for girls interested in scouting.

natural

As soon as the alarm sounded, all available troops prepared for action.

natural