Word
troupe
US/ˈtɹup/
UK/tɹˈuːp/
Definitions
01performers
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Theater
n. a group of actors, dancers, or circus performers who work together and often travel to different places.
n. a company of actors, dancers, or other entertainers, especially one that tours to various venues.
“The dance troupe traveled across Europe to perform their new show.”
“The traveling theater troupe spent six months on the road, performing Shakespeare in small towns that rarely saw professional productions.”
Pitfall
The troop of actors arrived late.
The troupe of actors arrived late.
Use 'troupe' for performers; 'troop' is usually for soldiers or scouts.
02a collaborative group
C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Literary
n. any group of people who work together on a specific activity or project.
n. a group of people associated in a shared activity or common interest.
Español:troupe
“A troupe of volunteers arrived early to help clean up the park.”
“A dedicated troupe of researchers spent the summer documenting the rare flora found in the remote valley.”
03to tour
C2 · Proficiency Theater Technical
v. to travel and perform as part of a group.
v. to travel or tour as a member of a theatrical or performing company.
“She spent her twenties trouping around the country with a small circus.”
“After years of trouping through the provinces, the lead actor finally secured a permanent role in a West End production.”
Real-World Examples
“Andrea maintains two separate Instagram accounts, a personal one and a professional one for his work – as well as appearing in a local theatre troupe he performs solo as a drag artist.” “The dance is also well known in neighboring Singapore , thanks to visits by troupes from Java in the 1940s.” Etymology
Attested 1825; Unadapted borrowing from French troupe, which see for more. Doublet of troop, and possibly also of thorp and dorp.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- 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.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL 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: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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