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Troop

/tɹuːp/

(collective) A collection of people; a number; a multitude (in general).

📖 Definitions of "Troop"

noun
  1. 1

    (collective) A collection of people; a number; a multitude (in general).

  2. 2

    A small unit of cavalry or armour commanded by a captain, corresponding to a platoon or company of infantry.

  3. 3

    A detachment of soldiers or police, especially horse artillery, armour, or state troopers.

  4. 4

    Soldiers, military forces (usually "troops").

verb
  1. 1

    To move in numbers; to come or gather in crowds or troops.

  2. 2

    To march on; to go forward in haste.

  3. 3

    To move or march as if in a crowd.

    "The children trooped into the room."

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