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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The exchanges have included headline-making ripostes from Christian Pulisic and his entourage. Adam Crafton, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025 Loro Piana created the attire that Team Europe athletes and their entourages wore during all official events, both on and off the course. Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025 At the Barclays, Ellie struts the halls—all eyes are on her and her entourage. Marc Williams, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Sep. 2025 Before Kikuchi could even face a batter, Angels athletic trainer Eric Munson came to the mound, along with an entourage that included his interpreter, the manager and the pitching coach. Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 25 Sep. 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 8 Oct. 2025.

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