troopers
n. countablen. soldiers in a group that uses vehicles or horses, or police officers in some countries. You also use this word to describe people who keep working hard even when things are difficult.
n. soldiers in a motorised, armoured, or cavalry unit; also refers to state police officers in the United States. In figurative use, it describes individuals who show great persistence or resilience during a difficult task.
The troopers patrolled the highway all night.
Despite the heavy rain and lack of sleep, the volunteers worked like real troopers to finish the rescue mission.
The state troopers established a perimeter around the accident site to ensure that emergency vehicles could access the injured passengers without interference from passing traffic.
Plural form of 'trooper'. Often used in the idiom 'like a trooper' to praise someone's endurance or lack of complaining.
he is a real trouperhe is a real trooperWhile 'trouper' refers to a reliable member of a theater company, 'trooper' is the standard spelling for someone who is resilient or hardworking, though the two are often confused.