doughboy
word
Definition
'Doughboy' was a nickname for an American infantry soldier, especially those who fought in World War I.
Usage & Nuances
Historic, rarely used today except in historical contexts or when referring to World War I. It is not used for modern American soldiers. Can sometimes appear in museums, books, or discussions about military history.
Spanish: soldado estadounidense (Primera Guerra Mundial) - doughboyPortuguese (BR): soldado americano (Primeira Guerra Mundial) - doughboyPortuguese (PT): soldado americano (Primeira Guerra Mundial) - doughboyChinese (Simplified): 美國士兵（一戰時期） - doughboyChinese (Traditional): 美國士兵（一戰時期） - doughboyHindi: अमेरिकी सैनिक (प्रथम विश्व युद्ध) - डोउबॉयArabic: جندي أمريكي (الحرب العالمية الأولى) - دوبوي
Example Sentences
The doughboys fought bravely in World War I.
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My great-grandfather was a doughboy.
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We visited a statue of a doughboy at the park.
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You’ll find stories of doughboys in nearly every WWI history book.
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My uncle collects medals and uniforms from old doughboys.
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Back then, every young man wanted to be a doughboy and serve his country.
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