Definition of TROUPE

troupe

Plural: troupes

Noun

  • organization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical)
  • A company of, often touring, actors, singers or dancers.
  • Any group of people working together on a shared activity.

Verb

Verb Forms: trouped, trouping, troupes

  • To travel or perform as part of a theatrical or performing group.
  • To tour with a troupe.

Examples

  • His letters seemed to TROUPE together, ready to put on a high-scoring show.

Origin / Etymology

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

Synonyms

company

Scrabble Score: 8

troupe: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
troupe: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
troupe: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 10

troupe: valid Words With Friends Word