troop

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Military Technical

n. a small unit of soldiers, especially those in tanks or on horses.

n. a specific tactical unit of cavalry or armoured vehicles, typically commanded by a captain.

“The captain led his troop of tanks across the open field.”

“The cavalry troop was tasked with scouting the perimeter of the enemy camp before the main assault began.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. a local group of Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts.

n. a local unit of a scouting organisation, typically consisting of several smaller patrols.

“Our scout troop goes camping in the mountains every summer.”

“The local scout troop organised a community clean-up event to raise awareness about environmental conservation.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Science Technical

n. a group of certain animals, like monkeys or meerkats.

n. a collective noun used for a social group of primates or certain other mammals like meerkats.

“A troop of monkeys moved quickly through the trees looking for fruit.”

“Researchers observed the troop of baboons for several months to understand their complex social hierarchy.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to walk or move together in a large group.

v. to move or march as a collective body, often implying a sense of shared purpose or a casual, crowded manner.

“After the show ended, the audience trooped out of the theatre into the rain.”

“The children trooped into the cafeteria, their excited chatter echoing off the high ceilings as they waited for lunch.”