entourage

noun

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

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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 shooting followed an argument involving rapper Lil Baby’s entourage. — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026 Outside, a throng of revelers were waiting to navigate the same journey as Williams, McRae, and their respective entourages. — Dan Adler, Vanity Fair, 13 Oct. 2026 The Tigers’ entourage, scheduled to appear here for SEC Basketball Media Day, could not take off due to the fog, grounding them for their session, the league announced. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026 Early events were small gatherings at ambassadorial residences, with dresses borrowed from her own wardrobe and members of the diplomatic entourage serving as models. — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 11 Oct. 2026 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

1828, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of entourage was in 1828

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“Entourage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/entourage. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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