How do you use the word "trooper" in a sentence?

Here are real-life examples of using "trooper": Give it up for this trooper. Sami is a former state trooper.

Trooper Meaning

/ˈtɹuːpə(ɹ)/

Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

Definition

nounA soldier of private rank in cavalry or armor.

nounA cavalry horse; a charger.

Sentence Examples

Give it up for this trooper.

Sami is a former state trooper.

Sami was pulled over by a state trooper.

CEFR Practice Quiz

The state police ____ pulled over the car for speeding on the highway.

CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)

The state ____ pulled the car over early this morning to check the driver's documents and ensure everyone was safe today.

Word Origin & History

From troop + -er, from French troupe. The sense of “one who endures adversity” comes from trouper (“member of an acting troupe”) but through assimilation with the sense of “soldier” has come to be usually spelled “trooper”.

Literary Quotations & Historical Citations

"She was built by William Denny & Bros. Ltd., and launched in 1939, but went immediately on active service as a trooper." — 1947 January and February, “Notes and News: New Southern Channel Steamer”, in Railway Magazine, page 49:

"Because his father and brothers were in the department, he had to be. She knew he was never really comfortable with the job but still he did it like a trooper." — 2005, Justin Watral, Firehouse 101, page 272:

"Maybe I should quit troopering and hire on with Global Harvest." — 2009, Dana Stabenow, Whisper to the Blood, →ISBN, page 153:

"Carrie handed out tools, helped hold a measuring tape, and troopered on where she could," — 2011, G. Robert Jones, Discard, →ISBN, page 111:

"But she troopered on, plastering a smile on her face and giving her a warm greeting and inwardly reminded herself that Ms. Madeleine was of no threat to her, as if she had a fear of Jack-in-the-boxes." — 2013, C.A. McJack, Fate's Twisted Circle - Volume 2, →ISBN, page 120:

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