ensemble
1 of 2noun
en·sem·ble än-ˈsäm-bəl 
äⁿ-
: a group producing a single effect: such as
a
: concerted music of two or more parts
b
: a complete costume of harmonizing or complementary clothing and accessories
c(1)
: the musicians engaged in the performance of a musical ensemble
(2)
: a group of supporting players, singers, or dancers
especially : corps de ballet
ensemble
2 of 2adjective
: emphasizing the roles of all performers as a whole rather than a star performance
ensemble acting
Example Sentences
Noun We went to listen to a new jazz ensemble. She wore an elegant three-piece ensemble. The actor performed an ensemble piece.
Recent Examples on the Web
Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 7 Sep. 2022 The sheer black material for the ensemble was studded with sparkling crystals. Aimée Lutkin, ELLE, 5 Sep. 2022 This sleeveless outfit features bold graphics and the official school colors for an authentic ensemble on game day. Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 30 Aug. 2022 Jenner opted for an ensemble from the Comme des Garçons fall 2007 collection. Vogue, 4 Aug. 2022 With that bank’s support, Currentzis opened a base for the ensemble in St. Petersburg in 2019. New York Times, 26 July 2022 Palvin rocked a white suit by the fashion line, while Sprouse opted for an electric blue ensemble over a white shirt with orange details. Jessica Sager, PEOPLE.com, 22 July 2022 Her hair was the perfect pairing for the graphic black-and-white ensemble with the length hitting past her hips to brush her lower back tattoo, adding to the minimal-yet-funky elements of her outfit. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 19 July 2022 In keeping Mbappé, Ligue 1 still has some of the most valuable stars on the market, albeit most of them for a dominant ensemble in Paris. Henry Flynn, Forbes, 12 June 2022 Ed Meza, Variety, 6 Sep. 2022 KEEGAN Telluride was a veritable coven of great actresses this year, including the huge and memorable ensemble cast of Women Talking (UAR), which includes Rooney Mara, Jessie Buckley, Claire Foy and Frances McDormand. Rebecca Keegan, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Sep. 2022 For Eternals, the studio rounded up an ensemble cast that includes Angelina Jolie, Richard Madden, Salma Hayek, Kumail Nanjiani, Brian Tyree Henry, Gemma Chan, Don Lee and Kit Harington for a movie directed by Nomadland's Chloé Zhao. Marisa Lascala, Good Housekeeping, 1 Sep. 2022 What follows is a puzzling and humorous whodunit featuring an ensemble cast that includes Sam Rockwell, Saoirse Ronan, David Oyelowo, Adrien Brody and Ruth Wilson. Orlando Sentinel, 1 Sep. 2022 LaBeouf joins an ensemble cast which includes Adam Driver, Aubrey Plaza, Laurence Fishburne, Jon Voight, Forest Whitaker, Grace VanderWaal, Talia Shire, Jason Schwartzman, Nathalie Emmanuel, James Remar and Kathryn Hunter. Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 1 Sep. 2022 The ensemble cast includes MacFarlane, Adrianne Palicki, Penny Johnson Jerald, Scott Grimes, Peter Macon, J Lee, Mark Jackson, Chad L. Coleman, Jessica Szohr, and Anne Winters. Andy Meek, BGR, 31 Aug. 2022 Creators Steve Levitan and Christopher Lloyd assembled an ensemble cast of 10, four of whom were children. Ed Stockly, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2022 The Rings of Power — featuring a large ensemble cast that also includes Cynthia Addai-Robinson, Robert Aramayo, Owain Arthur, and Homeland alum Nazanin Boniadi — debuts Sept. 2 on Amazon Prime Video. Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 23 Aug. 2022 See More
Noun
For the occasion, the duchess opted for a casual yet sophisticated ensemble via a flowing brown midi dress with white polka-dots. Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 7 Sep. 2022 The sheer black material for the ensemble was studded with sparkling crystals. Aimée Lutkin, ELLE, 5 Sep. 2022 This sleeveless outfit features bold graphics and the official school colors for an authentic ensemble on game day. Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 30 Aug. 2022 Jenner opted for an ensemble from the Comme des Garçons fall 2007 collection. Vogue, 4 Aug. 2022 With that bank’s support, Currentzis opened a base for the ensemble in St. Petersburg in 2019. New York Times, 26 July 2022 Palvin rocked a white suit by the fashion line, while Sprouse opted for an electric blue ensemble over a white shirt with orange details. Jessica Sager, PEOPLE.com, 22 July 2022 Her hair was the perfect pairing for the graphic black-and-white ensemble with the length hitting past her hips to brush her lower back tattoo, adding to the minimal-yet-funky elements of her outfit. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 19 July 2022 In keeping Mbappé, Ligue 1 still has some of the most valuable stars on the market, albeit most of them for a dominant ensemble in Paris. Henry Flynn, Forbes, 12 June 2022 Adjective
The large ensemble cast also includes Samuel Labarthe, Virginie Ledoyen and Gérard Depardieu. Ed Meza, Variety, 6 Sep. 2022 KEEGAN Telluride was a veritable coven of great actresses this year, including the huge and memorable ensemble cast of Women Talking (UAR), which includes Rooney Mara, Jessie Buckley, Claire Foy and Frances McDormand. Rebecca Keegan, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Sep. 2022 For Eternals, the studio rounded up an ensemble cast that includes Angelina Jolie, Richard Madden, Salma Hayek, Kumail Nanjiani, Brian Tyree Henry, Gemma Chan, Don Lee and Kit Harington for a movie directed by Nomadland's Chloé Zhao. Marisa Lascala, Good Housekeeping, 1 Sep. 2022 What follows is a puzzling and humorous whodunit featuring an ensemble cast that includes Sam Rockwell, Saoirse Ronan, David Oyelowo, Adrien Brody and Ruth Wilson. Orlando Sentinel, 1 Sep. 2022 LaBeouf joins an ensemble cast which includes Adam Driver, Aubrey Plaza, Laurence Fishburne, Jon Voight, Forest Whitaker, Grace VanderWaal, Talia Shire, Jason Schwartzman, Nathalie Emmanuel, James Remar and Kathryn Hunter. Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 1 Sep. 2022 The ensemble cast includes MacFarlane, Adrianne Palicki, Penny Johnson Jerald, Scott Grimes, Peter Macon, J Lee, Mark Jackson, Chad L. Coleman, Jessica Szohr, and Anne Winters. Andy Meek, BGR, 31 Aug. 2022 Creators Steve Levitan and Christopher Lloyd assembled an ensemble cast of 10, four of whom were children. Ed Stockly, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2022 The Rings of Power — featuring a large ensemble cast that also includes Cynthia Addai-Robinson, Robert Aramayo, Owain Arthur, and Homeland alum Nazanin Boniadi — debuts Sept. 2 on Amazon Prime Video. Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 23 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun
French, from ensemble together, from Old French, from Latin insimul at the same time, from in- + simul at the same time — more at same
First Known Use
Noun
1750, in the meaning defined above
Adjective
circa 1911, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
ensemble
noun
en·sem·ble än-ˈsäm-bəl
: a group of people or things making up a complete unit
a musical ensemble
She wore a three-piece ensemble.
ensemble
noun
as in costume
a complete costume of harmonizing or complementary clothes and accessories She wore an elegant three-piece ensemble. Synonyms & Similar Words
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