Trooper
noun
A soldier ranked under an officer, usually in a cavalry unit.
The trooper stood to attention as the officer walked past.
Often appears as...
- mounted trooper
- trooper helmet
noun
A state police officer.
The trooper issued a speeding ticket to the reckless driver.
Often appears as...
- state trooper
- trooper car
noun
A loyal, reliable, and hardworking person.
Despite her illness, she’s a real trooper and never misses a day of work.
Often appears as...
- real trooper
- trouper spirit
Usage tips
Approving
Colloquial, Idiomatic
noun
A soldier ranked under an officer, usually in a cavalry unit.
The trooper stood to attention as the officer walked past.
Often appears as...
- mounted trooper
- trooper helmet
noun
A state police officer.
The trooper issued a speeding ticket to the reckless driver.
Often appears as...
- state trooper
- trooper car
noun
A loyal, reliable, and hardworking person.
Despite her illness, she’s a real trooper and never misses a day of work.
Often appears as...
- real trooper
- trouper spirit
Usage tips
Approving
Colloquial, Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Military Context
Used to describe low-ranking soldiers, especially in a cavalry or armored unit.
The troopers were briefed on the upcoming mission.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Association
Often associated with historical or traditional military units, not modern-day infantry.
The ceremony featured troopers from the old cavalry regiment.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Imagery
May evoke images of classic warfare, horses, and traditional uniforms.
Children admire the shiny helmets of the troopers during parades.
Pro Tip 1/3Military Context
Used to describe low-ranking soldiers, especially in a cavalry or armored unit.
The troopers were briefed on the upcoming mission.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Association
Often associated with historical or traditional military units, not modern-day infantry.
The ceremony featured troopers from the old cavalry regiment.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Imagery
May evoke images of classic warfare, horses, and traditional uniforms.
Children admire the shiny helmets of the troopers during parades.
Pro Tip 1/3Military Context
Used to describe low-ranking soldiers, especially in a cavalry or armored unit.
The troopers were briefed on the upcoming mission.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Association
Often associated with historical or traditional military units, not modern-day infantry.
The ceremony featured troopers from the old cavalry regiment.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Imagery
May evoke images of classic warfare, horses, and traditional uniforms.
Children admire the shiny helmets of the troopers during parades.
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Video examples
Resisting Arrest PIPE...
took off for anywhere I would have able to catch up with them with him especially with him and the history we've had I would definitely have other troopers with me at that point I stopped man but you got out it wasn't a stop contact them it wasn't a stop I was coming over to talk to her and let her know to call me because he said she
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A lesson on looking PIPE...
and to my great amazement and astonishment -- to my never-ending astonishment and amazement, I have seen that looking at art with a critical eye can help to anchor us in our world of uncharted waters, whether you are a paramilitary trooper, a caregiver, a doctor or a mother.
Video examples
What really happened...
Witnesses say troopers found Barkley and shot him in the back. Officers stripped surviving men naked, tortured them, and deprived them of medical attention. Blyden was starved for days. Smith was sexually violated, burned with cigarettes, dragged into isolation, and beaten.
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State Trooper Training PIPE...
start all over you'll ask the state troopers violet attention to detail the important man the difference between life and death it's something that could be missed could remain core break a case sir absolutely you will fix your
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Up Oshetna Creek Without...
hadn't found any sign of them if the hunters got stuck crossing a flooded river the rushing waters could have easily washed them downstream we ended up falling oh nob forever trooper Dahl continues flying scanning
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Uldus Bakhtiozina: Wry...
and is wearing the mask of brutality, trying to be united with the rest of his classmates like a storm trooper has no personality. But this boy has goals and dreams but hides it to be socially accepted,
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Baiting Bears PIPE Alaska...
a division of the state troopers responsible for protecting alaska's wildlife and natural resources including its bears in this region of alaska black bears are hunted year round and today
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Lend Me Your Hand PIPE...
he did was yet luckily he got the boat started before going under he's just going straight to the shore yeah okay let's go talk to him I'm trooper Dahl with the wildlife
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Filming the Impossible...
but uh that's a naturally small drones really they if they touch anything they pretty much come flying down to earth it's a little trooper he'll uh
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Cabbin Stabbin' PIPE Alaska...
I didn't do anything them being arrested for no reason take me to jail said you can mound troopers find a weapon nearby
Video examples
Resisting Arrest PIPE...
took off for anywhere I would have able to catch up with them with him especially with him and the history we've had I would definitely have other troopers with me at that point I stopped man but you got out it wasn't a stop contact them it wasn't a stop I was coming over to talk to her and let her know to call me because he said she
Video examples
A lesson on looking PIPE...
and to my great amazement and astonishment -- to my never-ending astonishment and amazement, I have seen that looking at art with a critical eye can help to anchor us in our world of uncharted waters, whether you are a paramilitary trooper, a caregiver, a doctor or a mother.
Video examples
What really happened...
Witnesses say troopers found Barkley and shot him in the back. Officers stripped surviving men naked, tortured them, and deprived them of medical attention. Blyden was starved for days. Smith was sexually violated, burned with cigarettes, dragged into isolation, and beaten.
Video examples
State Trooper Training PIPE...
start all over you'll ask the state troopers violet attention to detail the important man the difference between life and death it's something that could be missed could remain core break a case sir absolutely you will fix your
Video examples
Up Oshetna Creek Without...
hadn't found any sign of them if the hunters got stuck crossing a flooded river the rushing waters could have easily washed them downstream we ended up falling oh nob forever trooper Dahl continues flying scanning
Video examples
Uldus Bakhtiozina: Wry...
and is wearing the mask of brutality, trying to be united with the rest of his classmates like a storm trooper has no personality. But this boy has goals and dreams but hides it to be socially accepted,
Video examples
Baiting Bears PIPE Alaska...
a division of the state troopers responsible for protecting alaska's wildlife and natural resources including its bears in this region of alaska black bears are hunted year round and today
Video examples
Lend Me Your Hand PIPE...
he did was yet luckily he got the boat started before going under he's just going straight to the shore yeah okay let's go talk to him I'm trooper Dahl with the wildlife
Video examples
Filming the Impossible...
but uh that's a naturally small drones really they if they touch anything they pretty much come flying down to earth it's a little trooper he'll uh
Video examples
Cabbin Stabbin' PIPE Alaska...
I didn't do anything them being arrested for no reason take me to jail said you can mound troopers find a weapon nearby
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Quote examples
Kay Ivey
American Politician
Whether it's a state trooper patrolling our highways, a teacher staying late to help a struggling student, or a social worker rescuing an abused child, quality state employees are essential to good government.
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Ralph Abernathy
American Activist
Bring on your tear gas, bring on your grenades, your new supplies of Mace, your state troopers and even your national guards. But let the record show we ain't going to be turned around.
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Joe Wilson
American Politician
We have the new greatest generation. We don't need as large a military due to the technology we have, the equipment we have outfitting our personnel. They really are storm troopers.
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David Petraeus
American General
The Congress, the executive branch, and our fellow citizens have done an enormous amount to support our troopers and their loved ones. And all of us are grateful for that.
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Stephanie Kwolek
American Scientist
Not long ago, I got to meet some troopers whose lives had been saved. They came with their wives, their children, their parents. It was a very moving occasion.
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Erik Larson
American Author
The SA, that is the - shorthand, those are the storm troopers. Those are the folks who are commanded by Captain Ernst Rohm.
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Ant Middleton
English Soldier
No trooper, no special forces operative wants to sit behind a desk. We joined up to kick some doors down.
Quote examples
Kay Ivey
American Politician
Whether it's a state trooper patrolling our highways, a teacher staying late to help a struggling student, or a social worker rescuing an abused child, quality state employees are essential to good government.
Quote examples
Ralph Abernathy
American Activist
Bring on your tear gas, bring on your grenades, your new supplies of Mace, your state troopers and even your national guards. But let the record show we ain't going to be turned around.
Quote examples
Joe Wilson
American Politician
We have the new greatest generation. We don't need as large a military due to the technology we have, the equipment we have outfitting our personnel. They really are storm troopers.
Quote examples
David Petraeus
American General
The Congress, the executive branch, and our fellow citizens have done an enormous amount to support our troopers and their loved ones. And all of us are grateful for that.
Quote examples
Stephanie Kwolek
American Scientist
Not long ago, I got to meet some troopers whose lives had been saved. They came with their wives, their children, their parents. It was a very moving occasion.
Quote examples
Erik Larson
American Author
The SA, that is the - shorthand, those are the storm troopers. Those are the folks who are commanded by Captain Ernst Rohm.
Quote examples
Ant Middleton
English Soldier
No trooper, no special forces operative wants to sit behind a desk. We joined up to kick some doors down.
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