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troupe
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1troupe

noun \ˈtrüp\

Definition of TROUPE

: company, troop; especially : a group of theatrical performers
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Examples of TROUPE

  1. <I desperately want to join our regional theater's acting troupe and perhaps get a lead role.>

Origin of TROUPE

French, from Middle French — more at troop
First Known Use: 1776

Related to TROUPE

Synonyms
troop, company

Other Performing Arts Terms

diva, dramaturgy, loge, prestidigitation, proscenium, supernumerary, zany

Rhymes with TROUPE

bloop, coop, croup, droop, drupe, dupe, goop, group, hoop, loop, loupe, poop, roup, scoop, sloop, snoop, soup, stoop, stoup, stupe, swoop, troop, whoop

2troupe

intransitive verb
troupedtroup·ing

Definition of TROUPE

: to travel in a troupe; also : to perform as a member of a theatrical troupe

First Known Use of TROUPE

1851

Other Performing Arts Terms

diva, dramaturgy, loge, prestidigitation, proscenium, supernumerary, zany

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