Trouper Definition & Meaning

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British

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Synonyms trouper American [troo-per] / ˈtru pər /

noun

1. an actor, especially a member of a touring company.

2. a veteran actor.

3. trooper.

trouper British / ˈtruːpə /

noun

1. a member of a troupe

2. an experienced or dependable worker or associate

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Etymology

Origin of trouper

An Americanism first recorded in 1885–90; troupe + -er 1

Example Sentences

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My mom was a trouper on long walks in the Boston and Rome airports and a four-hour food tour in Rome, but would never travel with me again if I tried that in multiple cities!

From The Wall Street Journal

A trouper’s trouper, Chenoweth has reunited with her “Wicked” compatriot Stephen Schwartz, who has written the score for “The Queen of Versailles.”

From Los Angeles Times

“I don’t know of any other person of, you know, senior citizen age that would put up with this,” she added, calling her husband a “trouper.”

From Los Angeles Times

Ever the trouper, she agreed to load up the car with me, my sister and a bunch of my sister’s teenage friends.

From Los Angeles Times

Melissa Manchester, a game trouper, brings her flamboyant Bronx pedigree to the role of Mrs. Brice.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• artist
• character
• clown
• comedian
• entertainer
• performer
• player
• star
• villain

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