trooper
Americannoun
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a mounted police officer; a police officer on horseback.
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a soldier in a cavalry that uses horses.
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null trouper a persevering, dependable person who works hard or who bravely endures adversity.
He's a real trooper, even when the going gets tough.
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a cavalry horse.
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Chiefly British. a troopship.
noun
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a soldier in a cavalry regiment
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a mounted policeman
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a state policeman
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a cavalry horse
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informal a troopship
Etymology
Origin of trooper
Example Sentences
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Alongside the mature audience-friendly 2000 AD, which features the likes of Judge Dredd and Rogue Trooper, the trio are thought to reach a combined weekly audience of roughly 200,000.
From BBC • Dec. 13, 2025
The collection sold included full-size replicas of the famous droids R2D2 and C3PO, a battle droid from the prequel trilogy, lightsabers, blasters and a variety of Storm Trooper helmets.
From BBC • Dec. 7, 2024
Trooper Scottie Pennington, a Kentucky State Police spokesperson, urged residents in the area to stay inside.
From BBC • Sep. 7, 2024
Just north of Olive Way, chickens began escaping from the truck, WSP Trooper Rick Johnson posted on social media platform X at 7:48 a.m.
From Seattle Times • May 23, 2024
Baird, who got up regularly at 4:30 a.m. to train for triathlons, could appreciate Trooper Rindlisbacher’s tenacity.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
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