doughboy
What is another word for doughboy? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — An American infantry soldier, especially one who served in World War I.
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Etymology
From dough plus boy; the soldier sense is recorded from the Mexican–American War, though its exact origin is unclear.
Full origin of doughboy →Frequently asked questions
What does “doughboy” mean?
The word “doughboy” means an American infantry soldier, especially one who served in World War I. In plain terms, an old nickname for a US Army foot soldier, especially from WWI, or a type of fried dumpling.
How do you use “doughboy” in a sentence?
Here is “doughboy” used in a sentence: “His grandfather was a doughboy in France in 1918.”
What part of speech is “doughboy”?
“Doughboy” is a noun.
How many meanings does “doughboy” have?
“Doughboy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an American infantry soldier, especially one who served in World War I.
