army

American  

[ahr-mee] / ˈɑr mi /

noun

PLURAL

armies

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.

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army British  

/ 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

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Other Word Forms

• proarmy adjective

Etymology

Origin of army

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

Example Sentences

Kitchener later served as Secretary of State for War and was instrumental in expanding Britain’s army to wage a prolonged struggle of attrition in Europe.

From The Wall Street Journal

So far, an army of coders who love it have silenced many skeptics.

From The Wall Street Journal

They were all particularly worried about their 15-year-old brother because the RSF suspected that fleeing men had fought with the army.

From BBC

The demonstrators oppose the Home Office's now delayed plan to temporarily house up to 540 male asylum seekers at an army training camp on the outskirts of Crowborough.

From BBC

Troops from the army, navy, and air force have been deployed alongside civilian workers and volunteers to assist with the relief effort.

From Barron's

Related Words

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