Meanings
plural krewes
- A private organization in New Orleans or elsewhere that exists to stage a Mardi Gras Ball, Mardi Gras Parade, or both.
“The true solution for sustainable Mardi Gras is not biodegradation, but people's mindset,” he says. “Many krewe members are aware it's time to change.”
2026 February 17, Simmone Shah, quoting Naohiro Kato, “Biodegradable Beads Are Helping Mardi Gras Go Green”, in TIME, archived from the original on 25 Feb 20261 more example
In 2004, as captain of the Rex krewe — one of the more progressive Mardi Gras organizations — Billy made a hesitant approach, too little and too late, trying to get to know Tootie Montana.
2009 February 22, Thomas Mallon, “Storyville”, in New York Times
Origin
An intentionally archaic (or fanciful) spelling of crew, from the name of "The Mistick Krewe of Comus", the first such private organization.
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krewe. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/krewe
“krewe.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/krewe. Accessed November 3, 2026.
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “krewe,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/krewe.
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