entourage

noun

ˌän-tu̇-ˈräzh How to pronounce entourage (audio)
Definition of entouragenext
as in crew
a body of employees or servants who accompany and wait on a person the gaggle of hangers-on that passes for the rock star's entourage

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Recent Examples of entourage Ambrosio, smiling and waving to fans, was flanked by an entourage that included her 14-year-old son, Noah, whose name was inscribed on the back of his jersey. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 25 June 2026 Rashford’s entourage claimed to know about the landmark transfer, and the Mancunian is capable of playing a number of positions across the attacking line. — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 10 June 2026 For this reason, both Barca and the player’s entourage wanted a move in the form of a loan to a top-flight club that would give playing time to a young goalkeeper – something that does not usually happen in this position. — James McNicholas, New York Times, 9 June 2026 Alix Earle is followed by an entourage of SipMargs servers in New York City on June 25 to celebrate the brand's national launch. — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for entourage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entourage
  1. crew
  2. suite
  3. staff
  4. posse
  5. retinue
Noun
  • The twin quakes struck Venezuela on June 24 and by the evening of the next day, the Los Angeles County team of 73 crew members, six canine teams and 80,000 pounds of equipment were on their way to March Air Force Base in Riverside.
    — Seamus Bozeman Follow, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • The Service During my flight, which was approximately 50% full, the crew was thoughtful and attentive, even offering to rearrange seating and give additional space to a passenger with an anxious pet.
    — Annie Archer, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
Definition of crew
Noun
  • Blake Lively and Ice Spice were seen celebrating in Swift's suite.
    — Bryan West, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • The two-story space features professional recording studios, podcast and video suites, co-working lounges and meeting spaces, which are slated to open by early next year once permits are approved, Ihm says.
    — Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of suite
Noun
  • The staff is friendly, knowledgeable and welcoming, ready to answer any questions guests might have about a cocktail menu that changes throughout the year.
    — Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
  • Instead of adding a few robots to assist hotel staff, Pudu wants to create a connected robot service system that can handle the entire guest experience.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of staff
Noun
  • Gardner thanked her New York glam posse in a post on Saturday.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
  • There are custom T-shirts, multifarious fan art, an online forum and a dedicated posse keeping constant watch.
    — Ryan Steven Green, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026
Definition of posse
Noun
  • The Fletchers, along with a retinue of domestics and pets, reside in a grand manor on Fourteenth Avenue East, Millionaire's Row, on the southern side of Volunteer Park.
    — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 19 June 2026
  • Now footsteps are heard rushing up from the floor below, and Varsha is soon surrounded by her aunt’s retinue of maids and household staff.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 June 2026
Definition of retinue

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