troupe

/tru:p/

Thân thiện

The theater troupe rehearses a new play on stage.

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.

Học thuật

Noun

1. organization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical)
   • the traveling company all stayed at the same hotel

Từ đồng nghĩa

• company