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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The answer became partly clear when a series of leaks known as the Congo Hold‑Up showed that Joseph Kabila Kabange, the former president, and his entourage had used a bank called BGFI to siphon at least $138 million from the country. Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026 Whether hosting an entourage, entertaining clients, or disappearing for a weekend, these suites represent the highest level of high-end Las Vegas accommodations—where the experience is curated, not improvised. Jill Schildhouse, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026 After the June primary, Mamdani’s entourage expanded beyond the longtime staffers for whom Bacha had become a fixture. Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 21 Jan. 2026 Sure, there were others — boyfriends came and went, entourages, too. Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 20 Jan. 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 25 Jan. 2026.

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