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entourage

[ˌɑːn.t̬əˈrɑːʒ]

entourage Definition

  • 1a group of people who travel with and work for an important or famous person
  • 2a group of people attending or surrounding an important person

Using entourage: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "entourage" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The president arrived with his entourage of advisors and assistants.

  • Example

    The actress was surrounded by her entourage of bodyguards and personal assistants.

  • Example

    The CEO's entourage included his personal secretary and financial advisor.

entourage Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for entourage

Idioms Using entourage

  • in someone's entourage

    to be part of a group of people who travel with and work for an important or famous person

    Example

    The young actor was thrilled to be in the director's entourage for the film shoot.

  • to separate oneself from a group of people who travel with and work for an important or famous person

    Example

    The musician decided to leave her entourage behind and travel alone for a while.

  • a phenomenon in which the combined effect of multiple components in a substance is greater than the sum of their individual effects

    Example

    The entourage effect of cannabis refers to the enhanced therapeutic benefits of using the whole plant rather than isolated compounds.

Phrases with entourage

  • the group of people who accompany a monarch or royal family on official engagements

    Example

    The royal entourage arrived at the palace in a procession of carriages.

  • the group of people who accompany a celebrity to events and appearances

    Example

    The singer's entourage included her stylist, makeup artist, and personal assistant.

  • the group of people who work for and travel with a politician during their campaign or official duties

    Example

    The senator's political entourage included his campaign manager and press secretary.

Origins of entourage

from French 'entourer', meaning 'to surround'

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Summary: entourage in Brief

The term 'entourage' [ˌɑːn.t̬əˈrɑːʒ] refers to a group of people who travel with and work for an important or famous person. It can also refer to a group of people attending or surrounding an important person. Examples include the president's entourage of advisors and assistants, and the actress's entourage of bodyguards and personal assistants. Idioms like 'in someone's entourage' and 'leave the entourage behind' describe being part of or separating from such a group.

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