noun
Uncommon
entourage
ON-tuu-rahzh
Entourage (noun) means a group of assistants, friends, or followers who accompany an important or famous person. Example: “The singer arrived at the awards show with a large entourage.”
noun
1
A group of assistants, friends, or followers who accompany an important or famous person.
"The singer arrived at the awards show with a large entourage."
"Security kept the star's entourage away from the crowd."
How to use entourage
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe people who travel with and support a famous or powerful person.
Common pairings
a large entourage
his entourage
surrounded by an entourage
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Word forms
- Plural
- entourages
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Etymology
Borrowed directly from French entourage, from entourer, "to surround."
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What does “entourage” mean?
The word “entourage” means a group of assistants, friends, or followers who accompany an important or famous person. In plain terms, the people who travel with and support a famous or powerful person.
How do you pronounce “entourage”?
“Entourage” is pronounced ON-tuu-rahzh (/ˈɑn.tə.ɹɑʒ/ in IPA).
How do you use “entourage” in a sentence?
Here is “entourage” used in a sentence: “The singer arrived at the awards show with a large entourage.”
What part of speech is “entourage”?
“Entourage” is a noun.
Where does the word “entourage” come from?
The word “entourage” comes from French. Borrowed directly from French entourage, from entourer, "to surround.".
Is “entourage” a common word?
“Entourage” is an uncommon word in modern English.
