Definitions

soldier

[sohl-jer] / ˈsoʊl dʒər /

NOUN

person serving in military

Synonyms

STRONGEST

commando fighter guard guerrilla marine mercenary officer paratrooper pilot trooper veteran volunteer

STRONG

GI cadet conscript draftee gunner infantry musketeer private rank recruit scout warmonger warrior

WEAK

Green Beret airforce member cavalryperson enlisted person infantryperson military person selectee serviceperson soldier-at-arms

Example Sentences

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Soldier Ivan Pyrtsu -- on rare leave from his unit -- had his eyes peeled on his three daughters as they dived into the cool water.

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

He even ventured into Packers enemy territory for the final U.S. tune-up game against Germany at Soldier Field, home of the Chicago Bears.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 20, 2026

Following the ceremony in Red Square, Putin laid flowers at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier alongside other leaders, before attending a reception at the Kremlin.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

Charles and Camilla then visited Arlington National Cemetery just outside Washington, where they laid a wreath and flowers at the hilltop Tomb of the Unknown Soldier honoring America's unidentified war dead.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Soldier Island had really been bought by Miss Gabrielle Turl, the Hollywood film star!

From "And Then There Were None" by Agatha Christie

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