First Known Use: 14th century
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1choir
noun \ˈkwī(-ə)r\
: a group of singers especially in a church
: the part of a church where the singers sit
Full Definition of CHOIR
1
: an organized company of singers (as in a church service)
2
: a group of instruments of the same class <a brass choir>
3
: an organized group of persons or things
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: a division of angels
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: the part of a church occupied by the singers or by the clergy; also : the part of a church where the services are performed
6
: a group organized for ensemble speaking
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Origin of CHOIR
Middle English quer, from Anglo-French queor, from Medieval Latin chorus, from Latin, chorus — more at chorus
2choir
verb
Definition of CHOIR
intransitive verb
: to sing or sound in chorus or concert
First Known Use of CHOIR
1596
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choir
noun \ˈkwīr\
Definition of CHOIR for Kids
1
: an organized group of singers especially in a church
2
: the part of a church set aside for the singers
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