troop

/troʊp/

Definitions

1. noun

a group of people, especially soldiers or police, moving or operating together.

“The scout troop set up camp by the river.”

2. noun

a group of animals, especially birds or insects, moving or traveling together.

“A large troop of starlings descended upon the field.”

3. verb

to follow or accompany someone or something in a group.

“The hikers will troop up the mountain tonight.”

4. verb

to go or move in a crowd or procession.

“The crowd will troop down the street to protest.”

Synonyms

  • band
  • group
  • party

Antonyms

  • isolation
  • solitude