“Trooper” or “Trouper”—Which to use?

“Trooper” or “Trouper”

Overview

trooper / trouper are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

trooper: (noun) a mounted policeman. (noun) a state police officer.

trouper: (noun) a person who is reliable and uncomplaining and hard working.

Pronunciation

trooper: t·r·UW·p·er

trouper: NA

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Examples in Context

Examples of “trooper”

…Judge Dredd, Sláine and Rogue Trooper, as well as writing various…
According to trooper Jack Carruthers the attack came…
War Paint (1953) as Trooper Charnofsky
…Dettingen in June 1743, when Trooper George Daraugh bravely recovered the…
Trooper Useless (1936)
…Johnston first sent his mounted trooper on to call the rebels…
…each, Crystals of Morga, Star Trooper, Mayday!, Spell Bound, and Mine
Autry is demoted to trooper and Rufe has loses one…
James Badge Dale as Trooper Barrigan
…the ghost of a Hessian trooper whose head had been shot…

Examples of “trouper”

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