expeditionary
(adjective) (used of military forces) designed for military operations abroad; “the French expeditionary force in Indochina”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
expeditionary (not comparable)
Of or pertaining to an expedition.
(military) Intended for military operations abroad.
expeditionary (plural expeditionaries)
(chiefly, in the plural) One who goes on expeditions, especially one who is a member of an expeditionary military force.
Source: Wiktionary
Ex`pe*di"tion*a*ry, a.
Definition: Of or pertaining to an expedition; as, an expeditionary force.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
4 March 2025
(adjective) moved or operated or effected by liquid (water or oil); “hydraulic erosion”; “hydraulic brakes”
The Boston Tea Party helped popularize coffee in America. The hefty tea tax imposed on the colonies in 1773 resulted in America switching from tea to coffee. In the lead up to the Revolutionary War, it became patriotic to sip java instead of tea. The Civil War made the drink more pervasive. Coffee helped energize tired troops, and drinking it became an expression of freedom.