Trouper vs. trooper: which spelling is correct? (And what about "troop" as a singular?)

Name: Trouper vs. trooper: which spelling is correct? (And what about "troop" as a singular?)
Uploaded: 2026-07-02T00:21:41Z
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GRAMMAR GIRL · JUL 02, 2026

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Trouper vs. trooper: which spelling is correct? (And what about "troop" as a singular?)

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