plural ensembles
: a group of people or things that make up a complete unit (such as a musical group, a group of actors or dancers, or a set of clothes)
We went to listen to a new jazz ensemble.
She wore an elegant three-piece ensemble.
The actor performed an ensemble piece.
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“Ensemble.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/ensemble. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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