Word a Day
trooper
What does trooper mean?
trooper (noun): a soldier.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you pronounce trooper?
/ˈtɹupɚ/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does trooper come from?
From troop + -er, from French troupe.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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