corps

Definition

  • noun: an organized part of the military
  • noun: an organized subdivision of the military establishment
  • used in proper names

Examples

  • She is an important member of the 'diplomatic corps'.

  • The troops showed great 'esprit de corps'.

  • the Army 'Corps' of Engineers

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Singapore? Hong Kong? Well, no. Actually, I'm stationed up in the Gamma Quadrant of Sector Four. As a member of the elite Universe Protection Unit of the Space Ranger Corps, I protect the galaxy from the threat of invasion from the evil Emperor Zurg, sworn enemy of the Galactic Alliance. (..)
    1995 Toy Story
  • (..) to audition in New York City, for the School of American Ballet. Please stay. Thank you. Thank you. You can stay. I was relegated to the "corps". Another dancing gypsy. Benjamin, how is it when you showed up, you were no bigger than a bollard with one foot in the grave. (..)
    2008 The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
  • (..) It comes to me. Let east meet west. We'll build a golden bridge. (FRANK CHUCKLES) I felt like I'd just joined the corps of engineers! We all still here? It's a beautiful story. Do you always enjoy shocking people, Uncle Frank? Honey... (..)
    1992 Scent of a Woman