Word
groupies
US/ˈɡɹupiz/
UK/ɡɹˈuːpɪz/
Countable noun
Definition
n. people who follow a famous band or singer everywhere, hoping to meet them or spend time with them.
n. ardent followers of a musician, band, or celebrity who seek close personal contact, often pursuing romantic or sexual relationships.
Examples
“Groupies wait outside the hotel after the concert.”
“After the show, groupies gather by the tour bus to get photos and autographs.”
“The documentary explores how groupies shaped rock history, moving from adoring followers to influential figures in their own right.”
Examples
simple
“Groupies wait outside the hotel after the concert.”
contextual
“After the show, groupies gather by the tour bus to get photos and autographs.”
complex
“The documentary explores how groupies shaped rock history, moving from adoring followers to influential figures in their own right.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “groupies” in context.
Verb
01. attract groupies
“The young rock band quickly started to attract groupies on tour.”
verb + noun
02. avoid groupies
“The singer tried to avoid groupies by using a back entrance.”
verb + noun
03. entertain groupies
“He was too tired to entertain groupies after the show.”
verb + noun
04. groupies gather
“Groupies gathered outside the stadium long before the gates opened.”
noun + verb
05. groupies swarm
“Groupies swarmed around the tour bus as it left the venue.”
noun + verb
06. mobbed by groupies
“The guitarist was mobbed by groupies after the concert.”
verb + prep + noun
Adjective
07. devoted groupies
“The band was followed on tour by a crowd of devoted groupies.”
adj + noun
Noun
08. crowd of groupies
“A noisy crowd of groupies waited by the stage door.”
noun + prep + noun
09. horde of groupies
“A horde of groupies followed the band from city to city.”
noun + prep + noun
10. attract hordes of groupies
“Famous rock tours often attract hordes of groupies.”
11. fend off obsessive groupies
“Security helped the star fend off obsessive groupies backstage.”
12. mobbed by adoring groupies
“The lead singer was mobbed by adoring groupies at the airport.”
Real-World Examples
“Sex, he clarifies, is with his wife; the days of groupies are behind him.” Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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