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“Trooper” or “Trouper”

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.

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Definitions

What each term means

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trooper t·r·UW·p·er

  • nouna mounted policeman.
  • nouna state police officer.

trouper

  • nouna person who is reliable and uncomplaining and hard working.
Usage

Examples in context

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“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…

“trouper”

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