entourage

[ahn-too-rahzh]

noun

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.

entourage

/ ˈɒntʊˌrɑːʒ, ɑ̃turaʒ /

noun

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

2. surroundings or environment

Word History and Origins

Origin of entourage¹

1825–35; < French, equivalent to entour ( er ) to surround (derivative of entour around, equivalent to en in + tour circuit; tour ) + -age -age

Word History and Origins

Origin of entourage¹

C19: from French, from entourer to surround, from entour around, from tour circuit; see _tour , _turn

Example Sentences

His entourage of over 30 family members were packed in the courtroom behind him.

From BBC

Everywhere Jay and his entourage go, a piece of cheesecake follows, the last, haunting vestige of a star’s rider that should’ve been updated long ago.

From Salon

Whatever she said was rendered unintelligible among the thunderous cheers of fans who surged forward, putting her entourage to the test.

From Los Angeles Times

But other members of his entourage saw it as consistent with the place and time.

From Los Angeles Times

A car entourage was ready to greet the president and take him to the prime minister's country house.

From BBC

Related Words

• retinue