troupe — a group of dancers, actors, or other entertainers who tour to give performances
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a group of dancers, actors, or other entertainers who tour to give performances
Pronunciation (IPA): /truːp/
Example Sentences
- The comedy troupe's joke about accountants was so funny that even the CEO laughed until he cried.
- Our dance troupe practices every evening in the community center.
- The theater troupe got lost on their way to the venue and ended up performing Shakespeare in a gas station.
troupe
NOUN[/truːp/]
a group of dancers, actors, or other entertainers who tour to give performances
a dancer in flowing costume leaps gracefully while musicians play instruments behind her. Other performers in matching costumes wait at the side of the stage for their turn. The performance captivates the gathered crowd who watch from below the stage. Local townspeople clap and cheer as the coordinated group continues their rehearsed routine. a group of entertainers who tour to give performances
The troupe shares soup, scoop by scoop!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word troupe derives from 16th-century French 'troupe', originally meaning 'crowd' or 'group'. It developed from Germanic language roots denoting a gathering or band of people, and gradually became specialized terminology in the performing arts.
Breakdown
Troupe is a simple noun from French that directly evolved from Germanic origins meaning 'group' or 'band'. The term became specialized over time to refer specifically to organized groups of performers or actors.
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📝Examples
“The comedy troupe's joke about accountants was so funny that even the CEO laughed until he cried.”
“Our dance troupe practices every evening in the community center.”
“The theater troupe got lost on their way to the venue and ended up performing Shakespeare in a gas station.”
“She auditioned for the ballet troupe and was accepted as their newest member.”
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