grenadiers Meaning & Definition
ˌgre-nə-ˈdir
What Does Grenadiers Mean?
Grenadiers is a noun that means a soldier who carries and throws grenades. It can also mean a member of a special regiment or corps formerly armed with grenades.
Grenadiers: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˌgre-nə-ˈdir/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| First known use | 1676 |
Grenadiers Definition (Noun)
- a soldier who carries and throws grenades
- a member of a special regiment or corps formerly armed with grenades
- any of various deep-sea fishes (family Macrouridae) that are related to the cods and have an elongated tapering body and compressed pointed tail
Synonyms of Grenadiers
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Grenadiers synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
grenadier
grenadiers
Origin of Grenadiers
French, from grenade grenade
First Known Use
1676
Pronouncing Grenadiers
The standard pronunciation of grenadiers is /ˌgre-nə-ˈdir/, spoken in 3 syllables, with the main stress on the third syllable (dir).