Meanings
nountrouper (plural troupers)
plural troupers
- A member of a theatrical company (a troupe).
- colloquialdatedfigurativelyOne who endures adversity or hardship with an attitude of stoicism and persistenceFirst known use 1933
[...]for Mr. Ruth, who in his mental travail has conducted himself like a real trouper.
1933 August 13, Pittsburgh Press, page 29Synonyms: survivor, tough cookie
Synonyms & antonyms
nounOne who endures adversity or hardship with an attitude of stoicism and persistence
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nounan actor who travels around the country presenting plays
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Origin
Translations
French acteur, actrice
- acteura member of a theatrical company (a troupe)
- actricea member of a theatrical company (a troupe)
German Theatergruppenmitglied, Mitglied einer Theatertruppe
- Theatergruppenmitglieda member of a theatrical company (a troupe)
- Mitglied einer Theatertruppea member of a theatrical company (a troupe)
- erfahrener Darstellera veteran performer
- altgedienter Künstlera veteran performer
- Mimea veteran performer
- altgedienter Schauspielera veteran performer
Russian член тру́ппы, актёр
- член тру́ппы (člen trúppy)a member of a theatrical company (a troupe)
- актёр (aktjór)a member of a theatrical company (a troupe)
- о́пытный актёр (ópytnyj aktjór)a veteran performer
Rhymes & wordplay
Rhymes with trouper
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APA
trouper. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/trouper
MLA
“trouper.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/trouper. Accessed November 3, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “trouper,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/trouper.
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