army

[ˈɑːrmi]

army Definition

a large organized group of soldiers trained to fight on land.

Using army: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "army" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He joined the army after finishing college.

  • Example

    The army was deployed to the border.

  • Example

    The army fought bravely in the battle.

army Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for army

Phrases with army

  • a Christian charitable organization that provides aid and assistance to people in need

    Example

    I donated some clothes to the Salvation Army.

  • a large number of something

    Example

    There was an army of reporters waiting outside the courthouse.

  • to become a member of the military

    Example

    He decided to join the army after high school.

Origins of army

from Old French 'armée', from Latin 'armata', meaning 'armed forces'

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Summary: army in Brief

An 'army' [ˈɑːrmi] is a large organized group of soldiers trained to fight on land. It is often used to refer to the military or armed forces in general. Phrases like 'the Salvation Army' denote specific organizations, while 'an army of something' refers to a large number of something. 'Join the army' means to become a member of the military.

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