1. groups of performers, especially actors, dancers, or other entertainers who work together

Examples

• Several dance troupes performed at the cultural festival.
• The theater hosts visiting troupes from around the world.
• She joined one of the most prestigious ballet troupes in the country.
• Local acting troupes rehearse in the community center.
• The circus featured acrobatic troupes from three different countries.
• Many comedy troupes got their start performing in small clubs.