Synonyms for corps

Most common

regiment · squadron · troop

All synonyms

Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   A battlefield formation composed of two or more divisions.

Related words

Phrases

esprit de corps corps de ballet diplomatic corps marine corps

Forms

Plural

corpses → regiments, squadrons, troops, companies…

Example sentences

• regiment Which regiment do you belong to?
• squadron A squadron of paratroopers landed behind the hill.
• troop We saw a troop of monkeys moving from tree to tree.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

4 letters

body², band¹

5 letters

troop¹

7 letters

company³

8 letters

regiment³, squadron²

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (body² = 2 syllables).