Synonyms & related words for platoon

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of platoon — including battalion, regiment, brigade, troop, squad, squadron. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to platoon

Explore words related to platoon — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include infantry, infantrymen, infantryman, soldiers, sergeants, marines, paratroops, regimental. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for platoon

Common synonyms for platoon include battalion, regiment, brigade, troop, squad, squadron, army, detachment — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does platoon come from?

The word platoon breaks down into one root of French origin: the root plat-, from French pelote (“little ball”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.