noun
Uncommon
troupe
troop
Troupe (noun) means a group of performers, such as actors, singers, or dancers, who work together. Example: “The touring troupe put on three shows a week across small towns.”
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A group of performers, such as actors, singers, or dancers, who work together.
"Army choirs and troupes perform at some of North Korea's biggest state events."
— Oscar Holland, How North Korea’s ideology is built on song and dance (2020)
"The touring troupe put on three shows a week across small towns."
"She joined a dance troupe straight out of college."
How to use troupe
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA traveling or organized group of performers.
Common mistake
Don't confuse with "troop," which refers to soldiers or a group of scouts, not performers.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
theatre troupe
dance troupe
touring troupe
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Word forms
- Plural
- troupes
- Third person singular
- troupes
- Past tense
- trouped
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The touring _____ put on three shows a week across small towns.
Etymology
A direct borrowing from French troupe, related to English "troop"; both ultimately share the idea of a gathered group.
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Rhymes for troupe
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What does “troupe” mean?
The word “troupe” means a group of performers, such as actors, singers, or dancers, who work together. In plain terms, a traveling or organized group of performers.
How do you pronounce “troupe”?
“Troupe” is pronounced troop (/tɹuːp/ in IPA).
How do you use “troupe” in a sentence?
Here is “troupe” used in a sentence: “The touring troupe put on three shows a week across small towns.”
What part of speech is “troupe”?
“Troupe” is a noun.
Where does the word “troupe” come from?
The word “troupe” comes from French. A direct borrowing from French troupe, related to English "troop"; both ultimately share the idea of a gathered group.
Is “troupe” a common word?
“Troupe” is an uncommon word in modern English.
