troupe

[ troop ]
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noun
  1. a company, band, or group of singers, actors, or other performers, especially one that travels about.

verb (used without object),trouped, troup·ing.
  1. to travel as a member of a theatrical company; barnstorm.

Origin of troupe

1
1815–25, Americanism;<French: troop

synonym study For troupe

1. See troop.

Words that may be confused with troupe

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How to use troupe in a sentence

  • There have been Russian sketch troupes and comic ensembles but never stand-up comedians.

  • His continued efforts to suppress the drama finally led the troupes to appeal for re22lief to the Privy Council.

    Shakespearean Playhouses | Joseph Quincy Adams
  • It was customary for troupes to seek permission to act within the city during the winter months.

    Shakespearean Playhouses | Joseph Quincy Adams
  • Les troupes durent tre rquisitionnes pour faire vacuer le cathdrale.

    Archaic England | Harold Bayley
  • Il avait maintenu ses troupes la hauteur de celles de Wellington.

    1914 | John French, Viscount of Ypres
  • Elles tendent placer nos troupes dans un dispositif leur permettant de prendre l'offensive dans un dlai assez rapproch.

    1914 | John French, Viscount of Ypres

British Dictionary definitions for troupe

troupe

/ (truːp) /


noun
  1. a company of actors or other performers, esp one that travels

verb
  1. (intr) (esp of actors) to move or travel in a group

Origin of troupe

1
C19: from French; see troop

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