choir — an 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/
Korean meaning: 합창단, 성가대
Korean pronunciation: 콰-이어 (강세: 콰)
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
Church choir singing in harmony
Coy choir singers too shy to perform loudly
The choir's desire burns like fire!
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🌳Etymology
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.
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📝Examples
“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!”
“The choir director asked us to practice the hymn three more times.”
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