musketeers
word · lemma: musketeer
Definition
A musketeer is a soldier armed with a musket, especially from historical European armies. The term is most famous because of the novel 'The Three Musketeers.'
Usage & Nuances
Usually used when talking about history or literature, especially referencing 'The Three Musketeers.' Not used for modern soldiers. Can also figuratively mean a close group of loyal friends ('three musketeers').
Example Sentences
The three musketeers were famous for their bravery.
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Musketeers carried muskets and wore special uniforms.
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We read a story about the king’s musketeers in class.
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Some people call their group of best friends 'the musketeers' as a joke.
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The old movie showed a battle between rival musketeers.
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As a kid, I wanted to dress up as one of the musketeers for Halloween.
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