trooper

noun

troop·​er ˈtrü-pər 

1

a(1)

: an enlisted cavalryman

(2)

: the horse of a cavalryman

b

: paratrooper

c

: soldier

2

a

: a mounted police officer

b

: a state police officer

3

: trouper sense 2

Synonyms of trooper

• soldier
• warrior
• fighter

Examples of trooper in a Sentence

a moving Memorial Day service honoring our fallen troopers

Recent Examples on the Web

The state trooper was removed from the squad car and taken to a nearby hospital. —Chloe Rosen, CBS News, 2 May 2026

Law enforcement agencies, including local police, state troopers and the FBI, are searching for the suspect, using helicopters, drones and K-9 units. —Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026

Blue was arrested Thursday by Florida Highway Patrol troopers on a warrant issued by a Palm Beach County judge, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles said in a news release. —Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026

After finally getting the teen on the board, Sergeant Nathan Walsh threw a tow strap to Will, troopers said. —Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1640, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)

Phrases Containing trooper

• moss-trooper
• storm trooper

Rhymes for trooper

• grouper
• hooper
• keuper
• looper
• stupor
• super
• paratrooper

Kids Definition

trooper

noun

troop·​er ˈtrü-pər 

1

: a cavalry soldier

2

a

: a police officer who rides a horse

b

: a state police officer