army

[ ahr-mee ]

noun

, plural ar·mies.

1. the military forces of a nation, exclusive of the navy and in some countries the air force.
2. (in large military land forces) a unit consisting typically of two or more corps and a headquarters.
3. a large body of persons trained and armed for war.
4. any body of persons organized for any purpose:

   an army of census takers.

5. a very large number or group of something; a great multitude; a host:

   the army of the unemployed.

army

/ ˈɑːmɪ /

noun

1. the military land forces of a nation
2. a military unit usually consisting of two or more corps with supporting arms and services
3. modifier of, relating to, or characteristic of an army

   army rations

4. any large body of people united for some specific purpose
5. a large number of people, animals, etc; multitude

Other Words From

• pro·army adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of army¹

1350–1400; Middle English armee < Middle French < Latin armāta. Armada

Word History and Origins

Origin of army¹

C14: from Old French armee, from Medieval Latin armāta armed forces; see armada

Example Sentences

Dolours, a former Provisional Irish Republican Army militant, is visibly nervous.

From Salon

Army officer and chairman of VoteVets, a nonprofit group that supports veterans and progressive causes, said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times

Gabbard, a lieutenant colonel in the Army Reserve who served in Iraq, has long been critical of foreign policy establishment.

From Salon

The retired Army officer suggests that staging the world’s largest sports event isn’t so different.

From Los Angeles Times

While he's oblique about the reasons, it appears Hegseth couldn't hack it in the Army, either.

From Salon

Related Words

• artillery
• battalion
• command
• company
• corps
• infantry
• squad
• troops