entourage

noun

en·​tou·​rage ˌän-tu̇-ˈräzh How to pronounce entourage (audio)
1
: one's attendants or associates
2

Examples of entourage in a Sentence

the President and his entourage the gaggle of hangers-on that passes for the rock star's entourage
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After a cold open that introduced the concept of spores—particles expelled into the air by infected in the last stage of their life cycle that can transfer to anyone who breathes them in—the closing minutes saw Ellie finally hunt down a member of Abby's entourage, Nora (Tati Gabrielle). Megan McCluskey, Time, 12 May 2025 Members of the player’s entourage have made a motivational video for him ahead of Sunday’s huge La Liga home match against arch-rivals Real Madrid, effectively a La Liga title decider, in an attempt to lift his spirits. Pol Ballús, New York Times, 11 May 2025 Although the government will have other witnesses to testify (i.e. staff workers, Diddy associates, people that were part of his entourage), the victims will be the most compelling and important people on the stand. Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2025 In addition to designer Nicholson, Hamilton’s entourage included American track and field sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson, Theophilio designer Edvin Thompson, stylist Jason Rembert, singer Kehlani and fencer Miles Chamley-Watson. Colson Thayer, People.com, 5 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for entourage

Word History

Etymology

French, from Middle French, from entourer to surround, from entour around, from en in (from Latin in) + tour circuit — more at turn

First Known Use

circa 1834, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of entourage was circa 1834

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“Entourage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/entourage. Accessed 18 May. 2025.

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