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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Baelor’s brother Maekar Targaryen (Sam Spruell), the fourth son of King Daeron, is also among the Targaryen entourage that arrives in Ashford. Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026 We’re given good looks at He-Man's entourage of Teela (Camila Mendes), Duncan/Man-at-Arms (Idris Elba), Roboto, and Cringer/Battle Cat, as well as Evil-Lyn, Goat Man, Spikor, and Beast Man. Jeff Spry, Space.com, 23 Jan. 2026 Eventually, the disciple becomes a sort of extended part of the group’s entourage, slowly moving up the inner-circle ranks while working on his music. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 23 Jan. 2026 The same video also briefly shows an NYPD officer shining a flashlight toward Zay and his entourage, a moment that now appears eerily prophetic as the rapper faces the most serious legal battle of his life. Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 22 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 3 Feb. 2026.

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