trooper

noun

troop·​er ˈtrü-pər 

1

a(1)

: an enlisted cavalryman

(2)

: the horse of a cavalryman

b

: paratrooper

c

: soldier

2

a

: a mounted police officer

b

: a state police officer

3

: trouper sense 2

Synonyms

• dogface
• fighter
• legionary
• legionnaire
• man-at-arms
• regular
• serviceman
• soldier
• warrior

Examples of trooper in a Sentence

a moving Memorial Day service honoring our fallen troopers

Recent Examples on the Web

Video:Officer catches man falling off bridge split-second rescue Piedmont police chief: 'A tragic loss of life' One of the individuals seated in the front of the Tesla was extracted from the vehicle by a resident who was passing by, troopers said, KRON reported. —Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024

Based on the trooper’s observations, Standardized Field Sobriety Testing was administered, which Petrillo allegedly failed, according to state police. —Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 26 Nov. 2024

Fremont County deputies and troopers with the Iowa State Patrol chased the Kia in a pursuit that crossed over into Missouri, the sheriff's office said. —Doha Madani, NBC News, 21 Nov. 2024

After the traffic stop, Williams began searching online for information about the trooper who pulled him over. —Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 20 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1640, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)

Phrases Containing trooper

• moss-trooper
• storm trooper

Kids Definition

trooper

noun

troop·​er ˈtrü-pər 

1

: a cavalry soldier

2

a

: a police officer who rides a horse

b

: a state police officer