choir

noun
UK: /ˈkwaɪər/
US: /ˈkwaɪər/

  1. A group of people who sing together, especially in a church or school.

    1. The school choir sang beautifully.
    2. She joined the local choir to pursue her passion for singing and meet new people.

  2. The area in a church where the choir sits or stands.

    1. The choir stood in their place.
    2. Sunlight streamed through the stained-glass windows illuminating the choir.

Synonyms

chorus ensemble
choir intransitive-verb

  1. To sing in a choir.

    1. She choirs every Sunday.
    2. He began to choir at the local church when he was only eight years old.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "choir" in English means: A group of people who sing together, especially in a church or school., The area in a church where the choir sits or stands..

The phonetic transcription of "choir" is /ˈkwaɪər/ in British English and /ˈkwaɪər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "choir": chorus, ensemble.

Example usage of "choir": "The school choir sang beautifully.". More examples on the page.