Dictionary![]() ![]() en•sem•blePronunciation: (än-säm'bul, -sämb'; Fr. än-sän'blu), [key] —n., —pl. -sem•blesPronunciation: (-säm'bulz, -sämbz'; Fr. -sän'blu). [key] 1. all the parts of a thing taken together, so that each part is considered only in relation to the whole. 2. the entire costume of an individual, esp. when all the parts are in harmony: She was wearing a beautiful ensemble by one of the French designers. 3. a set of furniture. 4. Music. a. the united performance of an entire group of singers, musicians, etc. b. the group so performing: a string ensemble. 5. a group of supporting entertainers, as actors, dancers, and singers, in a theatrical production. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.
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