Definition

1. Noun:
   • The group of people who travel with and assist an important person: An entourage refers to the collection of attendants, associates, or followers who accompany a prominent individual, such as a celebrity, politician, or executive, often to provide support, security, or companionship.

Usage

• The term is used to describe the personal staff and close companions of a VIP.
• It implies a group that surrounds and is in the service of the central figure.
• It is a formal word, often used in contexts like news reports, biographies, or discussions about fame and power.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The movie star arrived at the premiere with her usual large entourage of bodyguards and assistants.
  • The president's entourage includes advisors, security personnel, and press secretaries.
  • He travels with a small, loyal entourage that handles all the logistics.

Advanced Usage

• "To have an entourage": To be accompanied by a group of attendants.
  • As his fame grew, he began to have an entourage wherever he went.
• "Part of someone's entourage": To be a member of the group accompanying an important person.
  • She wasn't a guest at the party; she was just part of the singer's entourage.

Variants and Related Words

• Retinue (n): A group of advisers, assistants, or others accompanying an important person. (Very similar in meaning, often used in historical or very formal contexts.)
• Coterie (n): A small group of people with shared interests or tastes, especially one that is exclusive of others. (Focuses more on a social circle than on attendants.)
• Cortege (n): A solemn procession, especially for a funeral; can also mean a group of attendants. (More specific to a formal procession.)

Synonyms

• Retinue
• Attendants
• Following
• Cortege
• Posse (informal)

Antonyms

• Individual
• Solo traveler

Related Idioms and Phrases

• "Rolling with an entourage": (Informal) To be consistently accompanied by a group of friends or associates, often implying a show of status.
  • Ever since his song hit number one, he's been rolling with an entourage.

Noun

1. the group following and attending to some important person