Word a Day
troop
What does troop mean?
troop (noun): a group of soldiers; military forces.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you pronounce troop?
/tɹup/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does troop come from?
Attested in English since 1545, from French troupe.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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