Definition

A group of people who accompany and support someone, often a leader or celebrity.

Example

The movie star arrived at the premiere with her entourage of friends and assistants.

Conversation

Did you see that celebrity with their whole entourage?

Yeah, I wonder how many people they travel with all the time.

It must be nice to have such a big entourage for support.

Definitely! It can be overwhelming, but also fun.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Entourage comes from the French word 'entourer' (meaning to surround), which is formed from 'en-' (meaning in or on) and 'tourer' (meaning to turn or to go around). The word 'entourage' refers to a group of people who surround and support someone, typically a person of importance.

Memory Tip

Think of a group of people 'surrounding' ('entourer') someone important, which helps you remember that 'entourage' means a supportive group around a person.

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