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, trouping 

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, < French: troop

Word History and Origins

Origin of troupe¹

C19: from French; see _troop

Synonym Study

See troop.

Example Sentences

For one more weekend in Long Beach, theatergoers can live out a mini marauding fantasy on an actual ship at “Pirates Wanted,” a limited-run revival of the troupe’s 2024 show.

From Los Angeles Times

A troupe of schoolchildren visiting its lobby masses in front of a statue with the legend “The Truth Shall Make you Free” and an office placard announces “Suspicion Breeds Confidence.”

From Los Angeles Times

Behind him, the production took care of everything else: the energetic dance troupes, sophisticated light and sound backdrops and a full-fledged backing orchestra.

From BBC

Under his leadership, the temple started opening schools outside China and formed a travelling troupe of monks who performed Shaolin kung fu shows - the temple's signature style of martial arts.

From BBC

The hilltop temples echoed with chants, while dance troupes performed with clanging cymbals and bagpipes.

From BBC

Related Words

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