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trouper

Syllables: troup·er/ˈtɹuːpə(ɹ)/

trouper noun: a member of a theatrical company (a troupe).

Noun

trouper (plural troupers)

  1. A member of a theatrical company (a troupe).
  2. A veteran performer.
  3. (colloquial, dated, figuratively) One who endures adversity or hardship with an attitude of stoicism and persistence
    • [...]for Mr. Ruth, who in his mental travail has conducted himself like a real trouper.1933 August 13, Pittsburgh Press, page 29

Synonyms of trouper

Forms of trouper

pluraltroupers

Origin of trouper

From troupe + -er.

Words formed from trouper

Words that rhyme with trouper

11 more rhymesFewer rhymes

Questions about trouper

What does trouper mean?
Trouper means a member of a theatrical company (a troupe).
What part of speech is trouper?
Trouper is a noun.
How do you pronounce trouper?
Trouper is pronounced /ˈtɹuːpə(ɹ)/.
What is the plural of trouper?
The plural of trouper is troupers.

Words near trouper in the dictionary

  1. Troup County
  2. troupand
  3. troupands
  4. troupe
  5. trouped
  6. trouper
  7. troupers
  8. troupes
  9. troupial
  10. troupials
  11. trouping

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