noun

army

AH-mee

noun

A large organized force trained and equipped for warfare, especially on land.

"The army advanced toward the border at dawn."

"She served in the army for eight years before becoming a nurse."

A large group of people or things organized or working toward a common goal.

"An army of volunteers showed up to clean the beach after the storm."

How to Use Army

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe military branch that fights on land — or, loosely, any large group acting together.

Common pairings

join the army army of volunteers army base standing army

armies plural, ARMYs plural

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From Old French armee, from Medieval Latin armata ("armed force"), from Latin armare ("to arm").

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