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choiran organized group of singers, especially one that takes part in church services or performs for the public

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: an organized group of singers, especially one that takes part in church services or performs for the public

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkwaɪər/

Example Sentences

  • My grandmother has been singing in the church choir for 50 years and still hits the high notes!
  • The school choir won first place at the national competition.
  • Being in the choir taught me teamwork - if one person sings off-key, everyone notices!

choir

NOUN

[/ˈkwaɪər/]

an organized group of singers, especially one that takes part in church services or performs for the public

The choir performed beautifully at the holiday concert.
💡 Concept

The choir performed beautifully at the holiday concert.

The school choir practiced every afternoon for the competition. (🎵 Sing Together + 👥 Group → Choir)
🧠 Mnemonic

The school choir practiced every afternoon for the competition. (🎵 Sing Together + 👥 Group → Choir)

The choir inspired the audience, who admired the beautiful performance.
🎵 Rhyme

The choir inspired the audience, who admired the beautiful performance.

Got the picture? Now let's practice.

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈkwaɪər/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈkwaɪə/

🌳Etymology

Rootchoir

Origin

From Old French 'choeur', derived from Latin 'chorus', which came from Greek 'choros' meaning a group of dancers or singers in ancient Greek theater.

Breakdown

choir (noun) - from Latin 'chorus' (a group of singers/dancers) with no further morpheme breakdown in English, though it carries the Greek root meaning 'dance' or 'group of singers'

🎵Rhyme

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🔗Collocations

church choir
choir practice
join the choir
choir director
school choir
choir member

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My grandmother has been singing in the church choir for 50 years and still hits the high notes!

The school choir won first place at the national competition.

😄 Fun example

Being in the choir taught me teamwork - if one person sings off-key, everyone notices!

The choir director asked us to practice the hymn three more times.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

chorusensemblevocal groupsingerschoral group

Antonyms

soloistsolo singer

Related

conductorharmonyrehearsalsopranotenorbassalto

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