entourage

noun

en·​tou·​rage ˌän-tu̇-ˈräzh How to pronounce entourage (audio)
Synonyms of entouragenext
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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His entourage subdued Sirhan as a teenage busboy cradled the injured Kennedy. Sophia Zhang, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 May 2026 Chapman’s character was part of the entourage of Tracy Jordan (played by Morgan). Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2026 During the early ’70s, the house experienced a meteoric rise, and Lagerfeld helped crystalize its soft, romantic spirit, with his American entourage encouraging youthful, glamorous and cheeky pop touches. Miles Socha, Footwear News, 26 May 2026 The American presence at the summit shrewdly included the most awesome entourage of entrepreneurial superstars the world has ever seen in one place. George Calhoun, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026 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

1828, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of entourage was in 1828

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“Entourage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/entourage. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

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