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ensemble

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɑnˈsɑmbəl/ · UK /ɒnˈsɒmbəl/

ensemble means: A set of clothes chosen to look good together.

noun

MATCHING CLOTHESC1

A set of clothes chosen to look good together.

  • She wore a blue ensemble.
  • A silk scarf completed her elegant ensemble.
  • He chose matching shoes for the wedding ensemble.

Similar words: outfit

Common phrases: elegant ensemble, matching ensemble, evening ensemble

COMBINED WHOLEC1

A group of different things viewed together as one complete whole.

  • The ensemble of buildings surrounds a quiet courtyard.
  • Each object adds something to the whole ensemble.
  • The garden and house form a pleasing ensemble.

How to use it: ensemble of something (The square forms an ensemble of buildings from different periods.)

Similar words: whole, collection

Common phrases: architectural ensemble, ensemble of something, whole ensemble

Questions about ensemble

What does ensemble mean?

A set of clothes chosen to look good together.

What is ensemble in other languages?

Türkçe: kombin · Español: conjunto · Français: ensemble · Deutsch: Ensemble · Italiano: completo · 日本語: アンサンブル

How do you pronounce ensemble?

In American English /ɑnˈsɑmbəl/; in British English /ɒnˈsɒmbəl/.

How do you use ensemble in a sentence?

She wore a blue ensemble. A silk scarf completed her elegant ensemble.

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