Pronunciation: /truːp/

Definitions of troop

noun a group of soldiers or other organized military personnel

Example Sentences

A1 The scout troop went camping in the forest.

A2 The troop of soldiers marched in formation.

B1 The dance troop performed a routine at the competition.

B2 The troop of actors rehearsed tirelessly for their upcoming play.

C1 The troop of volunteers worked together to clean up the park.

C2 The troop of elite athletes trained rigorously for the championship.

verb not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 The children trooped into the classroom for their first day of school.

A2 The tourists trooped off the bus and followed the guide to the museum.

B1 The soldiers trooped through the muddy field during training exercises.

B2 The protesters trooped to the city hall to demand change.

C1 The marathon runners trooped across the finish line, exhausted but triumphant.

C2 The diplomats trooped into the conference room for the peace negotiations.

adjective not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 The troop of scouts went on a camping trip.

A2 The troop of soldiers marched in formation.

B1 The troop of actors rehearsed for the upcoming play.

B2 The troop of dancers performed a stunning routine.

C1 The troop of volunteers worked tirelessly to help those in need.

C2 The troop of experts analyzed the data and presented their findings.

adverb not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 The troop of children marched happily through the park.

A2 She walked troop along the beach, collecting seashells.

B1 The team of researchers trooped into the conference room for the meeting.

B2 The soldiers trooped out of the barracks in formation.

C1 The tourists trooped behind the guide, eager to see the famous landmarks.

C2 The protesters trooped through the streets, chanting slogans and waving banners.

pronoun not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 The troop marched through the forest.

A2 The troop set up camp near the river.

B1 The troop was well-prepared for the mission.

B2 The troop successfully completed their objective.

C1 The troop's strategic maneuvers were impressive.

C2 The troop's discipline and teamwork were evident during the operation.

preposition not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 The troop of children walked to the park.

A2 I joined a troop of hikers for a nature walk.

B1 The troop of soldiers marched in formation.

B2 The troop of actors rehearsed tirelessly for the upcoming play.

C1 The troop of volunteers worked together to build homes for the homeless.

C2 The troop of researchers conducted a study on the effects of climate change.

conjunction not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 I will troop up the stairs with my friends.

A2 The scouts will troop through the forest on their camping trip.

B1 The soldiers will troop into battle together.

B2 The protesters will troop to the city center to demand change.

C1 The dignitaries will troop into the conference hall for the summit meeting.

C2 The performers will troop onto the stage for their final bow.

interjection not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 Troop! Let's go on a hike together.

A2 Troop! We need to stick together to find our way out of the forest.

B1 Troop! Everyone gather around for a group photo.

B2 Troop! We must work as a team to complete this difficult task.

C1 Troop! It's time to rally our forces and come up with a strategic plan.

C2 Troop! We have trained hard for this moment, let's show them what we're made of.

article not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 The troop of children marched in a line to the playground.

A2 The troop of scouts set up their tents in the forest.

B1 The troop of soldiers was deployed to the front lines.

B2 The troop of actors rehearsed tirelessly for their upcoming performance.

C1 The troop of diplomats worked together to negotiate a peace agreement.

C2 The troop of researchers conducted a groundbreaking study on climate change.

Examples of troop in a Sentence

formal The troop of soldiers marched in perfect formation.

informal We saw a troop of boy scouts hiking in the woods.

slang Let's join the troop and go camping this weekend.

figurative A troop of protesters gathered outside the government building.

Grammatical Forms of troop

past tense

trooped

plural

troops

comparative

more troop

superlative

most troop

present tense

troop

future tense

will troop

perfect tense

have trooped

continuous tense

is trooping

singular

troop

positive degree

troop

infinitive

to troop

gerund

trooping

participle

trooping

Origin and Evolution of troop

First Known Use: 1545 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'troop' originated from the Old French word 'troupe' which came from the Latin word 'tropa' meaning 'a band of soldiers'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'troop' has evolved to not only refer to a group of soldiers but also to a group of people or animals moving together in a coordinated manner.