krewe

noun

ˈkrü 

: a private organization staging festivities (such as parades) during Mardi Gras in New Orleans

Examples of krewe in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The parades are organized by elite and mysterious krewes that spend months preparing for the holiday, decorating their floats and selecting those who get to ride on them. — Carlie Procell, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026

Until the 1990s, many of New Orleans' famed Mardi Gras krewes were segregated. — Bill Whitaker, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026

In New Orleans, musicians diversify, stepping into open slots when needed, signing up for myriad parades and krewes. — Jenny Adams, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025

Mardi Gras krewes including Uong’s own Chaissez Ladies sisterhood are planning soirées to kick off Carnival. — Beth D'addono, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025

Word History

Etymology

alteration of crew

First Known Use

1857, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for krewe

• blew
• blue
• boo
• brew
• chew
• chou
• clue
• coo
• coup
• crew
• cue
• dew