entourage
Americannoun
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a group of attendants or associates, as of a person of rank or importance.
The opera singer traveled with an entourage of 20 people.
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surroundings; environment.
a house with a charming entourage of trees and flowers.
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Architecture. the landscaping and other nearby environmental features shown on a rendering of a building.
noun
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a group of attendants or retainers, esp such as surround an important person; retinue
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surroundings or environment
Etymology
Origin of entourage
1825–35; < French, equivalent to entour ( er ) to surround (derivative of entour around, equivalent to en in + tour circuit; see tour) + -age -age
Explanation
You know that group of people — friends, assistants, bodyguards — that are always surrounding you everywhere you go? That's your entourage! Entourage comes from the French word entourer, meaning “to surround,” and means "the people who surround someone." It's also pronounced like a French word, ending with the soft sound “razh” (not “rage”): "ON-too-razh." The size of a pop star's entourage might grow with every hit record she releases. You know you've really made it when your entourage won't fit in one limo.
Vocabulary lists containing entourage
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Example Sentences
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President Donald Trump’s entourage in China includes top tech, industrial, and finance executives, but he also brought the hopes of America’s agricultural sector.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
She said she is fortunate to “love all music” and that while out on tour, her entourage takes turns creating playlists.
From Salon • May 7, 2026
The entourage of administration attendees included Vice President JD Vance, FBI Director Kash Patel and multiple cabinet members, who mingled with business executives, lawmakers and celebrities.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026
According to his lawsuit, he was in the lobby of the movie theater when Pinkett Smith approached him with about seven members of her entourage and threatened him.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026
Near the first anniversary of Pickie’s death, Horace invited the Fox entourage, which included Mother and Calvin, to spend a few late summer days in Turtle Bay.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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