Meaning of the word musketeer in English

What does musketeer mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

musketeer

US /ˌmʌs.kəˈtɪr/
UK /ˌmʌs.kəˈtɪər/

Noun

a soldier armed with a musket

Example:
The king's musketeers stood guard at the palace gates.
He dreamed of becoming a brave musketeer.