/ ɒnˈsɒmbl; NAmE ɑːnˈsɑːmbl/ noun
1.
[ C +sing./pl. v . ] a small group of musicians, dancers or actors who perform together :
a brass / wind / string, etc. ensemble
The ensemble is / are based in Lyons.
2.
[ C , usually sing. ] ( formal ) a number of things considered as a group
3.
[ C , usually sing. ] a set of clothes that are worn together
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WORD ORIGIN
late Middle English (formerly as an adverb meaning at the same time ): from French , based on Latin insimul , from in- in + simul at the same time. The noun dates from the mid 18th cent.