"troop" meaning in English

See troop in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /truːp/ [UK], /trup/ [US] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-troop.wav [UK] Forms: troop [singular], troops [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A troop is a soldier. This word is mostly used in the plural.
    Sense id: simple-troop-en-noun-5mfTQ2fI
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          "text": "The enemy's troops are coming, get ready!"
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