troop carrier

American  

noun

1. a transport airplane used for carrying troops and their equipment.

2. an armored vehicle, often amphibious and mounted with light weapons, for transporting infantry troops and equipment.

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troop carrier British  

noun

1. a vehicle, aircraft, or ship designed for the carriage of troops

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Etymology

Origin of troop carrier

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

President Joe Biden said his administration is considering sending to Ukraine Bradley Fighting Vehicles, a medium armored combat vehicle that can serve as a troop carrier.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 5, 2023

The company says it’s a light and agile all-terrain troop carrier that is designed to transport a nine-soldier infantry squad.

From Washington Times • Dec. 17, 2020

Shuffling down the gangplank of the troop carrier, they are farmed through eight to 10 weeks of intensive therapy before being released into their old communities.

From The Guardian • Jul. 24, 2020

Fort Hood’s 1st Cavalry Division commander has issued a statement of condolence to the survivors of soldiers killed when their troop carrier was washed from a low-water crossing.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2016

An hour later, both are seated in the back of a troop carrier with their rifles between their knees.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr