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 key to cannabis pairing events is the entourage effect—a phenomenon where various compounds in cannabis, including cannabinoids (like THC and CBD) and terpenes, interact with each other and the body. Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 12 Mar. 2025 Kraft also said Wu could have made last Wednesday’s trip with a significantly smaller entourage. Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 10 Mar. 2025 The Manor, a 14,000-square-foot mansion that sleeps 16, includes seven bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, three kitchens, and a party barn that's perfect for people with entourages. Cortney Fries, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2025 Standing in the center of the crush were Adrien Brody and Mikey Madison, both of whom were clutching their trophies and surrounded by entourages. Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Mar. 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 5 Apr. 2025.

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