troupe

[ troop ]
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noun
  1. a company, band, or group of singers, actors, or other performers, especially one that travels about.

verb (used without object),trouped, troup·ing.
  1. to travel as a member of a theatrical company; barnstorm.

Origin of troupe

1
1815–25, Americanism;<French: troop

synonym study For troupe

1. See troop.

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British Dictionary definitions for troupe

troupe

/ (truːp) /


noun
  1. a company of actors or other performers, esp one that travels

verb
  1. (intr) (esp of actors) to move or travel in a group

Origin of troupe

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C19: from French; see troop

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