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
Recent Examples on the Web Many eyes are on Trump's entourage, which could include his pick for a vice presidential running mate. Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 28 June 2024 Biden arrived at about 3:15 p.m. ET, and greeted an entourage that included former UN ambassador Andrew Young and Stacy Abrams. Ted Johnson, Deadline, 27 June 2024 Biden wasn’t happy that Trump and his entourage shucked their masks after entering the debate hall. Mark Barabak, The Mercury News, 21 June 2024 Adding to the spectacle is the presence of Jill Biden, the first lady of the United States, whose entourage this week has included a Secret Service detail and Anthony Bernal, a senior adviser to the Bidens. Katie Rogers, New York Times, 7 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for entourage 

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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 27 Jul. 2024.

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