entourage

noun

en·​tou·​rage ˌän-tu̇-ˈräzh 

1

: one's attendants or associates

2

: surroundings

Synonyms of entourage

• crew
• suite
• staff
• posse
• retinue

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

Reuters had reported that Xi was expected to bring along his own crew of CEOs, but that entourage did not materialize. — Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026

He was awarded accolades including the Order of Merit to the Fatherland, 2nd degree, and the Order of Friendship, and began traveling abroad with Putin as part of his entourage. — Michael Loria, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026

As Raheem Sterling was preparing to leave the court building, a member of his entourage relayed the message that a small army of photographers was waiting outside. — Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Grant and two other members of Banks’s entourage made plea deals and testified against the rapper during the trial. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2026

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

1828, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for entourage

• arbitrage
• camouflage
• sabotage
• vicarage
• barrage
• collage
• corsage
• dressage
• garage
• massage
• mirage
• montage