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, troup·ing.

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, Americanism; < French: troop

Word History and Origins

Origin of troupe¹

C19: from French; see troop

Synonym Study

See troop.

Example Sentences

Announced opening acts for the tour include L.A.-based pop rock band Wallows, emo staples Death Cab for Cutie and Evanescence as well as modern troupes 100 gecs and IDLES.

From Los Angeles Times

A youth mariachi band and a baile folklorico troupe performed; a covers band played Chicano favorites such as War and Earth, Wind and Fire.

From Los Angeles Times

There is also the jolt of discovery, as when a theater troupe came to the 15-year-old Pacino’s favorite movie theater to perform Chekhov’s “The Seagull” and lighted a fire under him.

From Los Angeles Times

This tribute included a panel discussion, a performance by Polynesian dance troupe the Dancing Fire, and the culminating, staged virgin sacrifice into a smoke-bellowing volcano.

From Los Angeles Times

In 2013, she took her career overseas to perform with the Dutch National Ballet, where she climbed the ranks from the junior company to soloist in the main troupe.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• association
• band
• cast
• crew
• ensemble
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