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
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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 3 Jun. 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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