trouper

UK /ˈtɹuːpə(ɹ)/ US /ˈtɹuːpə(ɹ)/

noun 3

Definitions

noun

A member of a theatrical company (a troupe).

A veteran performer.

One who endures adversity or hardship with an attitude of stoicism and persistence

[...]for Mr. Ruth, who in his mental travail has conducted himself like a real trouper.

ADJ.

real, seasoned

VERB + TROUPER

noun — an actor who travels around the country presenting plays

[...]for Mr. Ruth, who in his mental travail has conducted himself like a real trouper.

Wiktionary

What a trouper!

Tatoeba · #11922143

When the time came for her to go on, however, Lillian forgot her stage fright and made her first entrance with the air of a seasoned trouper.

Tatoeba · #12089254

i Register

In some senses, trouper is marked as dated, figuratively, colloquial. Watch for register when choosing this word.

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