troupe
/tru:p/
Definition
Noun: A troupe is an organized group of performers, especially actors, dancers, or singers, who work and travel together.
Usage
The word "troupe" is used to refer to a collective of professional entertainers. It is often followed by a word specifying the type of performance, such as "theater troupe," "dance troupe," or "circus troupe." It functions as a singular noun but refers to a group of people.
Examples
- The troupe of actors performed Shakespeare in the park.
- She joined a traveling dance troupe after graduating.
- The famous comedy troupe is going on a national tour.
Advanced Usage
- "In troupe": Being a member of such a group.
- He has been in the same theatrical troupe for a decade.
- The word can be used attributively (like an adjective) before another noun.
- We admired the troupe dynamics and their teamwork.
Variants and Related Words
- Trouper (noun): A member of a troupe, especially one who is reliable and experienced.
- She's a real trouper, performing even when she's not feeling well.
Synonyms
- Company: A group of actors, singers, or dancers who perform together.
- Ensemble: A group of musicians, actors, or dancers who perform together.
- Troupe is more specific than the general term group.
Idioms and Phrases
- "A troupe of": This phrase is commonly used to introduce the type of performers.
- A troupe of acrobats amazed the audience.
- While not a phrasal verb, the concept of "trouping" (traveling and performing as part of a troupe) is derived from the noun.
- They spent years trouping across the country.
Noun
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organization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical)
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the traveling company all stayed at the same hotel
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