trouper

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Noun trouper has 2 senses

trouper - a person who is reliable and uncomplaining and hard working
--₁ is a kind of good person
barnstormer, playactor, play-actor, trouper - an actor who travels around the country presenting plays
--₂ is a kind of actor, histrion, player, thespian, role player

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Trouper

Noun

Sense 1:

A person who is experienced or skilled in a particular activity, especially in performing arts.

Example sentence: The actor proved to be a seasoned trouper, effortlessly captivating the audience with his performance.

Sense 2:

A member of a theatrical company or troupe.

Example sentence: The troupe's director assigned the most challenging role to their most talented trouper.

Adjective

Sense 1:

Relating to or characteristic of a troupe or its members.

Example sentence: The production had a trouper atmosphere with all cast members supporting each other.