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

He and the rest of his entourage watched as the spacecraft aborted its second attempt to catch the returning booster at its launchpad and splashed into the Gulf of Mexico instead.

From Salon

Utah Senator Mike Lee wrote on X that "Libs love war" and "War facilitates bigger government", a position endorsed by tech multi-billionaire Elon Musk, who is joining Trump's entourage.

From BBC

Here’s what we know about the entourage that could offer some clues as to what we can expect from Trump’s second administration.

From BBC

Images showed mud on the faces and clothes of the king, queen and their entourage, who held umbrellas over the monarch as they departed.

From BBC

In these lawsuits, both men and women say they were coerced or forced into sex, either by Mr Combs or those in his entourage.

From BBC

Related Words

• retinue