army

[ ahr-mee ]

noun

, plural ar·mies.

1. the military forces of a nation, exclusive of the navy and in some countries the air force.
2. (in large military land forces) a unit consisting typically of two or more corps and a headquarters.
3. a large body of persons trained and armed for war.
4. any body of persons organized for any purpose:

   an army of census takers.

5. a very large number or group of something; a great multitude; a host:

   the army of the unemployed.

army

/ ˈɑːmɪ /

noun

1. the military land forces of a nation
2. a military unit usually consisting of two or more corps with supporting arms and services
3. modifier of, relating to, or characteristic of an army

   army rations

4. any large body of people united for some specific purpose
5. a large number of people, animals, etc; multitude

Other Words From

• pro·army adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of army¹

1350–1400; Middle English armee < Middle French < Latin armāta. Armada

Word History and Origins

Origin of army¹

C14: from Old French armee, from Medieval Latin armāta armed forces; see armada

Example Sentences

Fry had previously confirmed the news to his army of followers on Twitter.

From The Daily Beast

Fatima says they were initially happy when Ziad joined the army, but that feeling has utterly faded.

From The Daily Beast

Sabrine says that if Ziad returns, she will make him leave the army.

From The Daily Beast

The army has since conducted a brutal wave of jailings against activists and journalists.

From The Daily Beast

We are, essentially, an army of guinea pigs millions strong.

From The Daily Beast

In less than ten minutes, the bivouac was broken up, and our little army on the march.

From Project Gutenberg

If you have any thoughts of influencing me or my men to join the regular Confederate army, you may as well give up the idea.

From Project Gutenberg

Above all, he was amazed to hear me talk of a mercenary standing army in the midst of peace and among a free people.

From Project Gutenberg

Nogués and his brave lads have done their bit indeed for the glory of the Army of France.

From Project Gutenberg

He will tell you about the success he had in America; it quite makes up for the defeat of the British army in the Revolution.

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Related Words

• artillery
• battalion
• command
• company
• corps
• infantry
• squad
• troops