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

Starting in 1998, our troupe of 30 held a decade of annual performances, an underground happening exploring themes of masculinity.

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As Mr. Myers charts Candy’s path from the Second City comedy troupe to Hollywood, we learn that the actor developed a work ethic to fund his high standard of living.

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The chemistry between its cast members is a major part of the company’s success, many previously worked together in improv troupes.

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Mr. Tomash was cast by choreographer Jamar Roberts in one of the four leading roles in “Foreseeable Future,” which had its first outing at the troupe’s annual Fall Fashion Gala.

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That’s the big-picture pitch for “People in the Dark,” a new interactive theatrical production from DrownedOut Productions, a young troupe creating a bit of buzz on the local immersive theater scene.

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Related Words

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