soldiering

soldiering — noun

1. the work and daily experience of serving as a soldier in the army

1.nounB2
Definition

the work and daily experience of serving as a soldier in the army

Example

After finishing high school, Brian chose soldiering as his career rather than going to university.

choose soldiering as [one's] career

The sergeant told the recruits that soldiering demands both physical fitness and mental toughness.

that-clause describing what soldiering requires

Common collocations
  • years of soldiering
  • choose soldiering
  • a life of soldiering
  • soldiering as a profession
Synonyms
  • military service

    broader term; includes all branches and types of duty

  • army life

    more informal; focuses on everyday experience rather than profession

Antonyms

Grammar Patterns

soldiering as [subject/object]

years of soldiering

choose soldiering

Usage Note

Soldiering is an uncountable noun. It describes the profession as a whole, not a single action or mission.

Common Mistakes

He joined the army to learn warfare.
He joined the army to learn soldiering.
'warfare' means the act of fighting wars; 'soldiering' means the profession and daily life of a soldier.
She completed her two years of soldiering in the navy.
She completed her two years of military service in the navy.
'soldiering' is most naturally used for army or land-based military roles.