B2nounpolitics
US/truːp/
UK/truːp/
soldiers, especially in large groups (usually plural); also a group of people or animals
In context
The government sent troops to help clear the roads after the storm.
Peacekeeping troops have been in the region for over ten years.
A troop of monkeys stole our snacks at the temple.
Words that go with troop
verb + noun
- send troopsThe president refused to send troops to the border.
- withdraw troopsBoth sides agreed to withdraw troops from the area.
- deploy troopsThe army deployed troops to protect the airport.
adjective + noun
- foreign troopsThe last foreign troops left the country in 2021.
noun + noun
- ground troopsThey used air strikes instead of ground troops.
- government troopsGovernment troops took back the town last week.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The country sent 500 troop to the border.Correct: The country sent 500 troops to the border.