Storm Troops

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /stɔrm truːps/

Definitions of storm troops

noun a military unit trained and equipped to engage in assaults, especially in close combat

Example Sentences

A1 The storm troops marched through the city with determination.

A2 The storm troops were well-trained soldiers who led the attack.

B1 The storm troops were known for their swift and decisive actions in battle.

B2 The storm troops were feared by their enemies for their ruthless efficiency.

C1 The storm troops were instrumental in turning the tide of the war.

C2 The storm troops were elite soldiers who were highly respected for their combat skills.

Examples of storm troops in a Sentence

formal The storm troops were deployed to maintain order during the protest.

informal The storm troops were called in to deal with the unruly crowd.

slang The storm troops were sent in to crack down on the troublemakers.

figurative The storm troops of the company were the top salespeople who always exceeded their targets.

Grammatical Forms of storm troops

plural

storm troops

comparative

more storm troops

superlative

most storm troops

present tense

storm troops

future tense

will storm troops

perfect tense

have stormed troops

continuous tense

are storming troops

singular

storm troop

positive degree

storm troops

infinitive

to storm troops

gerund

storm trooping

participle

storm trooped

Origin and Evolution of storm troops

First Known Use: 1914 year
Language of Origin: German
Story behind the word: The term 'storm troops' originated in Germany during World War I.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to specially trained German soldiers who were at the forefront of military offensives, the term 'storm troops' later evolved to refer to any elite or highly trained military unit in various countries.