entourage

American  

[ahn-too-rahzh] / ˌɑn tʊˈrɑʒ /

noun

• entourages
  plural

1. a group of attendants or associates, as of a person of rank or importance.

   The opera singer traveled with an entourage of 20 people.

   Synonyms:

   escort, cortege, following, retinue

2. surroundings; environment.

   a house with a charming entourage of trees and flowers.

3. Architecture. the landscaping and other nearby environmental features shown on a rendering of a building.

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entourage British  

/ ˈɒntʊˌrɑːʒ, ɑ̃turaʒ /

noun

1. a group of attendants or retainers, esp such as surround an important person; retinue

2. surroundings or environment

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• entourages
  plural

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.

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

entourage entourages

A member of Tupac Shakur's entourage was combative in testimony during the second day of the rapper's murder trial, decrying being forced to take the stand and identify those responsible for Shakur's death.

From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026

The video even featured images of former presidential aide Andriy Yermak and parliamentary faction leader David Arakhamia, alongside blurred photographs of other figures within Zelensky's entourage.

From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026

Weatherby later recalled that Monroe’s entourage had all been reading “Justine.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026

The plane took off from Ankara 20 minutes later, ferrying the president, his entourage, and the journalists who had covered his trip.

From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026

I looked across the room as the head editor, Mr. Stieglitz, entered, accompanied by his entourage of journalists.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

From fleets of private trailers to personal chefs and sprawling entourages, Bollywood stars' "obnoxious" demands are driving up production costs and putting a strain on the Indian film industry's finances, insiders say.

From Barron's ● Dec. 22, 2025

Nearly 15 years had passed since his and Macias’ entourages had clashed at El Farallon and El Rodeo.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 27, 2024

"This has been a challenging matter for Jannik and his team, and underscores the need for players and their entourages to take utmost care in the use of products or treatments," a statement added.

From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2024

A Cannes launch can be awfully expensive for a studio to bankroll, since the airfare, star entourages and five-star hotels alone all add up.

From New York Times ● May 15, 2023

The crowd slows our entourages of stylists and mentors and chaperones, so we have only each other for company.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins

Related Words

• retinue