troupe
troupe Lexical Profile
troupe Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A group of dancers, actors, or other entertainers who tour to different venues and perform together.
"The traveling comedy troupe performed to sold-out audiences across the country."
• verb
To tour or travel as a member of a theatrical or entertainment company.
"She spent her early twenties trouping through small regional theaters."
Word Nuance & Usage
Do not confuse 'troupe' with its homophone 'troop'. 'Troupe' refers specifically to a group of theatrical performers, dancers, or entertainers, whereas 'troop' refers to soldiers, scouts, or a general group of people or animals.
• Rhymes for troupe
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the early 19th century from French 'troupe' ('company, troop'), of Germanic origin and sharing the same ultimate root as English 'troop', though specialized in English to denote theatrical companies.