troupe
n. countablen. a group of performers, such as actors, dancers, or circus artists, who work and travel together.
n. a company or collective of performers, typically actors, dancers, or acrobats, who collaborate on a regular basis.
The dance troupe is performing in the city tonight.
After years of local shows, the theater troupe finally secured a contract to tour across the country.
The traveling circus troupe maintained a rigorous rehearsal schedule, ensuring that every acrobatic feat was executed with precision despite the challenges of their nomadic lifestyle.
Attested 1825; Unadapted borrowing from French troupe, which see for more. Doublet of troop, and possibly also of thorp and dorp.
Often followed by 'of' to specify the type of performers, such as a 'troupe of dancers'.
a troop of actorsa troupe of actorsLearners often confuse 'troupe' (performers) with 'troop' (soldiers or scouts).