troupe

American  

[troop] / trup /

noun

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

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verb (used without object)

trouped, trouping

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

troupe British  

/ truːp /

noun

1. a company of actors or other performers, esp one that travels

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verb

1. (intr) (esp of actors) to move or travel in a group

Related Words

See troop.

Etymology

Origin of troupe

1815–25, < French: troop

Example Sentences

When their bus breaks down on the way to a showcase, a troupe of ballerinas led by “Dance Moms” alum and one-time Sia protégée Maddie Ziegler becomes stranded in a remote hotel-bar-dungeon-arms factory outside Budapest.

From Salon

Glowicki is a terrific filmmaker, marshaling her tiny troupe to execute this unique project.

From Los Angeles Times

For wearing the small veil across my eyes was a requirement to participate in “Poe: Pulse & Pendulum,” the debut offering from new troupe Theatre Obscura L.A.

From Los Angeles Times

The troupe, which features Afro Latino talent and dance elements, is bringing its robust program to L.A. this week.

From Los Angeles Times

Even while Idle was still with the troupe, being its only unpartnered writer made him feel distant from them, he said.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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