entourage

noun

en·​tou·​rage ˌän-tu̇-ˈräzh How to pronounce entourage (audio)
1
: one's attendants or associates
2

Examples of entourage in a Sentence

the President and his entourage the gaggle of hangers-on that passes for the rock star's entourage
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The charges were based on an argument that the entourage of managers and aides who helped Kelly meet girls — and keep them obedient and quiet — amounted to a criminal enterprise. Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025 The most famous – Joe Montana , Emmitt Smith , Drew Brees – have small entourages around them. Alex Sherman, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2025 The clip — which quickly made its way around the internet on Tuesday, February 11 — featured Swift, 35, leaving a post-Grammys event with her entourage. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025 The 31-year-old left-sided defender is shown around the training ground by Paik while his representatives, who form a considerable entourage, assist club staff with the obligatory announcement video. Gregg Evans, The Athletic, 6 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for entourage 

Word History

Etymology

French, from Middle French, from entourer to surround, from entour around, from en in (from Latin in) + tour circuit — more at turn

First Known Use

circa 1834, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of entourage was circa 1834

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“Entourage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/entourage. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.

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