troupe

CEFRB2

/tɹuːp/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A group of performers, especially actors, dancers, or musicians.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Any group of people working together on a shared activity.

Examples

  • He's working in a troupe right now.

  • The dance teacher was choreographing her troupe.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. To tour with a troupe.

  2. A company of, often touring, actors, singers or dancers.

More examples

In context

  • Army choirs and troupes perform at some of North Korea's biggest state events.

Quick test

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Question 1 · Quick check

The traveling blank of dancers performed at the local theater last night.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

noun

Attested 1825; Unadapted borrowing from French troupe, which see for more. Doublet of troop, and possibly also of thorp and dorp.