troop meaning and definition

TROOP noun

Definition of troop (noun)

1. a group of soldiers
2. a cavalry unit corresponding to an infantry company
3. a unit of Girl or Boy Scouts
   • synonyms: scout group, scout troop
4. an orderly crowd
   • "a troop of children"
   • synonyms: flock

TROOP verb

Definition of troop (verb)

1. march in a procession
   • "the veterans paraded down the street"
   • synonyms: parade, promenade
2. move or march as if in a crowd
   • "They children trooped into the room"