troupe

1 of 2

noun

ˈtrüp 

: company, troop

especially : a group of theatrical performers

troupe

2 of 2

verb

trouped; trouping

intransitive verb

: to travel in a troupe

also : to perform as a member of a theatrical troupe

Synonyms

Noun

• ensemble
• troop
• company

Examples of troupe in a Sentence

Noun

I desperately want to join our regional theater's acting troupe and perhaps get a lead role.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

It’s expected that all members of the Almost Friday troupe will participate in the show as writers and producers, in addition to on-screen work, with creator credit going to the group’s Tyler Falbo, should the project be greenlighted. —Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2025

There are also shots of the countless members of Swift’s band, dance troupe and stage crew hard at work setting up the show night after night, along with her parents, Scott and Andrea Swift, who are frequently seen smiling and laughing with their daughter. —Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2025

Verb

Over the years, millions of Arizonans and tourists have trouped through the zoo's gates to learn more about the animals of the world. —Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 11 June 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun

French, from Middle French — more at troop

First Known Use

Noun

1776, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1851, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for troupe

• coop
• coupe
• croup
• droop
• drupe
• dupe
• group
• hoop
• loop
• lupe
• oop
• poop

Kids Definition

troupe

1 of 2 noun

ˈtrüp 

: a company or troop especially of stage performers

troupe

2 of 2 verb

trouped; trouping

1

: to travel in a troupe

2

: to perform as a member of a theatrical troupe

trouper noun