entourage - Master This Word
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entourage Word Meanings
- a group of people accompanying an important person
- a specific circle of friends and supporters
- an associated team or company
entourage Example Sentences
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entourage Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/ˈɒntʊrɑːʒ/
US
/ˈɑːntʊrɑːʒ/
entourage Word Etymology
Root decomposition: 'en-' + 'tourage' (from tournage). Historical origin: From French 'entourage', which evolved from 'entourer', meaning 'to surround', ultimately from Latin 'intornare'. Memory image: Visualize a glamorous celebrity surrounded by their fans and friends, creating an aura of admiration.
Note 1: These definitions and etymologies are not standard dictionary definitions, but extended explanations provided to help with memorization and understanding of the actual application of words. Through this background information, we strive to make words more vivid and easier to understand, and help you remember their meanings in real life.
Note 2: LexiTalk designs the learning flow around the linguistics principle of “Comprehensible Input.” When learners encounter material that is slightly above their level but still understandable from context, the brain naturally absorbs the language. That’s why we keep every word inside authentic contexts, using examples and associations to help you understand it and use it flexibly.
Read the FAQ explanation of Comprehensible InputReal Context
Entourage refers to a group of people who accompany a person of importance, especially a celebrity, on various activities. It can include assistants, security, friends, and staff who help manage schedules and public appearances. In everyday use, 'the entourage' suggests a cohesive circle that travels together and shares influence or access, contributing to a public image. The term is often neutral, but it can carry connotations of extravagance or insularity when the entourage seems to shield the person from ordinary life. In formal writing, you might describe someone's entourage to emphasize the social ecosystem surrounding a figure, rather than just a list of individual companions.
Usage Reminders
- - You can say an entourage or the entourage
- - It often includes staff like assistants and security, not just friends
- - It can imply glamour or insularity, but not always
- - Use in formal writing to describe the social ecosystem around a person
- - The plural is uncommon but valid: entourages, though rarely used
- - Pair with adjectives like loyal, protective, or influential
Common Misconceptions
- Entourage is just a bunch of friends.
- It always means luxury or excess.
- Entourage refers only to celebrity circles.
- You can replace it with 'crowd' in most sentences.
- It's a formal term that never appears in casual speech.
Thinking Differences
English tends to treat entourage as a notable social unit around a figure, sometimes with glamour; learners should not assume every large group is glamorous and should watch for context that publics access or privacy, such as security staff or managers being included.
Learning Tips
- Remember you can say 'an entourage' or 'the entourage' depending on focus
- Entourage often includes more than friends: assistants, security, staff
- It carries a neutral tone but can imply glamor or isolation
- Use in formal writing to describe the social ecosystem around a figure
- Be aware of the less common plural 'entourages'
- Pair with adjectives like loyal, protective, influential
5-Step Learning Method - Learn English in English
Step 1: Meaning
What is the meaning of the word 'entourage'?
A.A group of attendants or associates
B.A large gathering
C.A group of friends
D.A type of meal
Step 2: Usage
Which sentence uses the word 'entourage' correctly?
A.The chef prepared a delicious meal for his entourage at the restaurant.
B.She took her entourage to the gym for a workout.
C.The entourage made noise while they were waiting for the bus.
D.He read about the history of France with his entourage.
Step 3: Similar Words
What is a synonym for 'entourage'?
A.Fruit
B.Squad
C.Building
D.Career
Step 4: Opposite Words
What is an antonym for 'entourage'?
A.Isolation
B.Collection
C.Party
D.Group
Step 5: Mastery
Can you think of a real-life context where someone might need a group of people with them?
A.A person goes to a movie by themselves on a weekday.
B.Someone is studying alone for an important exam.
C.A celebrity arrives at an event accompanied by close friends and aides.
D.A child plays in the park alone without any friends.
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