troupe

[troop]

noun

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

verb (used without object)

trouped, trouping 

1. to travel as a member of a theatrical company; barnstorm.

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of troupe¹

1815–25, < French: troop

Word History and Origins

Origin of troupe¹

C19: from French; see _troop

Synonym Study

See troop.

Example Sentences

After an eye-catching ringwalk complete with a choreographed routine alongside a dance troupe, Hennessy, 21, displayed sharp footwork, crisp shot selection and fluid combination punching.

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The Spanish-language film comes on the heels of another big moment for the puppet troupe, when they performed some of their hits on NPR’s “Tiny Desk” last month.

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Even Leeds’ Thespians on Demand, the famed English acting troupe known far and wide for their loud voices and shameless overacting, could not hold a candle to this family.

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The actors were good, as good as Leed’s Thespians on Demand, the popular troupe Lady Constance had hired to perform at the disastrous holiday ball at Ashton Place.

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The troupe’s current artistic director, Michael Novak, planned the run with no two of its programs alike.

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Related Words

• association 
• band 
• cast 
• crew 
• ensemble 
• gang