Choir
/ˈkwaɪər/
nounBeginnerCommonArts
Meaning
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Definitions
1
A group of people who sing together, especially in a church or school.
/ˈkwaɪər/
nounneutralBeginner
Arts
A group of singers
The choir sang a beautiful hymn.
💡 Simply: A choir is like a singing team! Lots of people sing together, making beautiful music, often in a church or school.
👶 For kids: A group of people who sing together.
More Examples
2
She joined the school choir in her freshman year.
How It's Used
Music
"The church choir sang beautifully."
Education
"The school choir performed at the concert."
From Old French *quire, from Latin chorus, from Greek khōros ('dance', 'crowd'). The word's evolution reflects its historical association with groups of singers performing in a communal space.
Historically, the word's use was primarily associated with religious contexts, evolving to include secular applications.
Memory tip
Imagine a 'choir' of voices blending harmoniously.
Practice
Base: choir
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Usage
20%Spoken
80%Written