1. soldiers armed with muskets, especially in historical military units
Usage: historical
2. members of a group working together toward a common goal
Usage: informal; from literary reference

Examples

• The king’s musketeers marched in formation across the battlefield.
• French musketeers were elite soldiers in the 17th century.
• The three musketeers pledged loyalty to their monarch.
• Historical reenactors dressed as musketeers fired their weapons in unison.
• The project team called themselves the three musketeers.
• Like loyal musketeers, they stood by each other through every challenge.
• The musketeers carried both swords and firearms into battle.