soldiering

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noun

sol·​dier·​ing ˈsōl-jə-riŋ How to pronounce soldiering (audio)
ˈsōlj-riŋ
: the life, service, or practice of one who soldiers

soldiering

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present participle of soldier entry 2

Examples of soldiering in a Sentence

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The document said soldiers will focus on the fundamentals of soldiering while incorporating new capabilities, including defending against unmanned systems or drones. — Eleanor Watson, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026 The reason for girls to dress as boys in times long ago may have included a desire to go soldiering. — Ruchi Kumar, NPR, 9 Mar. 2026 As the boundary between policing and soldiering erodes, so too does the distinction between civil society and the security state. — Abigail R. Hall, Oc Register, 25 Jan. 2026 Castle's coach and teammates praised him for soldiering on despite the pain. — Tom Orsborn, San Antonio Express-News, 21 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for soldiering

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1643, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of soldiering was in 1643

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“Soldiering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soldiering. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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