troupe

1 of 2

noun

: company, troop
especially : a group of theatrical performers

troupe

2 of 2

verb

trouped; trouping

intransitive verb

: to travel in a troupe
also : to perform as a member of a theatrical troupe

Examples of troupe in a Sentence

Noun I desperately want to join our regional theater's acting troupe and perhaps get a lead role.
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Noun
This is the ultimate dysfunctional family story, about a circus troupe whose members abhor normalcy to such a degree that the parents intentionally breed a family of sideshow freaks. The Week Us, theweek, 5 Nov. 2024 This is evident in its dance troupes, which incorporate traditional elements into their costumes. Arath Zumaya Muñoz, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2024
Verb
Over the years, millions of Arizonans and tourists have trouped through the zoo's gates to learn more about the animals of the world. Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 11 June 2024 What: Total Solar Eclipse Watch Party with opening meditation followed by karaoke and aerial acrobatics troupe MoonDrop Circus. Dan Kelly, kansascity, 3 Aug. 2017 See all Example Sentences for troupe 

Word History

Etymology

Noun

French, from Middle French — more at troop

First Known Use

Noun

1776, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1851, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of troupe was in 1776

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Cite this Entry

“Troupe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/troupe. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

troupe

1 of 2 noun
: a company or troop especially of stage performers

troupe

2 of 2 verb
trouped; trouping
1
: to travel in a troupe
2
: to perform as a member of a theatrical troupe
trouper noun

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