trooper
Translation
state trooper, cavalryman, soldier
Examples
A state trooper pulled the car over.
A state trooper pulled the car over.
He was a real trooper during his illness.
He was a real trooper during his illness.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) trooper a soldier or police officer A state trooper pulled the car over.
Similar Words
Synonyms: soldier, police officer, cavalryman
Etymology
From French 'troupe' (troop). Originally a soldier in a cavalry troop.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'state trooper' on a motorway, a common sight in the US. Or someone who 'troops on' despite difficulty.