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Trooping: meaning, definitions and examples

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trooping

 

[ หˆtruห.pษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

military activity

Trooping refers to the act of marching or moving in a group, often in a military context. It is commonly used to describe soldiers moving together in formation. The term can also imply the gathering of individuals for a formal event or ceremony.

Synonyms

marching, parading, procession.

Examples of usage

  • The troops were trooping onto the parade ground.
  • She saw the children trooping into the school for the first day.
  • The soldiers were trooping back from their training exercise.
Context #2 | Noun

military ceremony

Trooping can also refer to a ceremonial event, especially in a military context, where troops are reviewed by an official or distinguished guest. This ceremony is often accompanied by music and is meant to showcase the military members and their training.

Synonyms

ceremony, march, review.

Examples of usage

  • The Trooping of the Colour is a ceremony held annually in London.
  • He attended the Trooping event to honor the veterans.
  • The Trooping ceremony was filled with pomp and pageantry.

Translations

Translations of the word "trooping" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น desfile

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคฐเฅ‡เคก

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Parade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pawai

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐั€ัˆัƒะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ marsz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่กŒ้€ฒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท parade

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ desfile

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tรถren

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ–‰์ง„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุณุชุนุฑุงุถ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pochod

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pochod

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆธธ่กŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pohod

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ganga

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะตะบะฐั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ แƒจแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ parad

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ desfile

Etymology

The word 'trooping' originates from the Middle English 'tropen', which is derived from the Old French 'troper', meaning 'to troop or group together'. The military application of the term reflects its usage in describing the formation and movement of soldiers. Historically, troop formations have been a critical part of military strategy and ceremonial displays, symbolizing unity and discipline among forces. Trooping is closely associated with British military traditions, particularly the Trooping the Colour ceremony, which dates back to the 17th century. This event marks the official birthday of the British monarch, uniting various regiments in a lavish display of precision and ceremony. Over the centuries, the term has evolved to also encompass less formal assemblies and movements of groups beyond the military context.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,432 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.