trouper

noun

ˈtrü-pər How to pronounce trouper (audio)
Definition of troupernext
as in actor
one who acts professionally (as in a play, movie, or television show) had been a well-known Broadway trouper before making his screen debut

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Recent Examples of trouper Honey, played by Buddy Dalton, is a trouper—an older pooch unfazed by the lights and audience. — Mary Damiano, Miami Herald, 2 Dec. 2025 The cost and the inspiration Carol, it should be noted, is a trouper. — Neal Rubin, Detroit Free Press, 27 Oct. 2024 Even though his health was failing up and down through the last three or four tours, what a trouper. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 19 Nov. 2023 Though Holly was being a trouper with just her mom in South Africa for her nuptials, the soon-to-be sister-in-law was considerate of Holly’s underlying emotions. — Kelly Wynne, Peoplemag, 19 Sep. 2023 See All Example Sentences for trouper
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  1. actor
  2. performer
  3. actress
Noun
  • Disney actor Erik von Detten is being sued for allegedly scamming an elderly couple in a bizarre precious-metals scheme.
    — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Lipski was born in Germany, but moved to her family on the Spanish island as a young girl, later heading to Los Angeles to pursue a career as an actor.
    — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of actor
Noun
  • Ortiz and another performer, Magdellena Romero, were arrested.
    — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Jensen has the vocal equivalent of a familiar face, which for another performer could become a disadvantage.
    — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of performer
Noun
  • In War, for example, Morgan Henderson does indeed cheat on his wife with a 20-something aspiring actress.
    — Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The actress said Toback later made disparaging remarks about her appearance, including comments about her hips.
    — Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of actress

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