ensemble
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: ensembles · ensembling · ensembled
Sense 1
A group of separate things that contribute to a coordinated whole. — A coordinated set of clothing: a set of garments selected to accompany one another.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
A group of separate things that contribute to a coordinated whole. — A group of musicians, dancers, actors, etc who perform together; e.g. the chorus of a ballet company.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To put together in a coordinated whole.
Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
To perform in a musical ensemble.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “ensemble” mean?
A group of separate things that contribute to a coordinated whole. — A coordinated set of clothing: a set of garments selected to accompany one another.
Is “ensemble” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.