choir

Definition

A group of people who sing together; a company of people who are trained to sing together.

Etymology

From Middle English quer, quere, from Old French quer, from Latin chorus, from Ancient Greek χορός (khorós, “company of dancers or singers”). Modern spelling influenced by chorus and French chœur. Doublet of quire, chorus, and hora.

Example Sentences

• "The church choir practices Thursday nights."
• "Then everybody once more knelt, and soon the blessing was pronounced. The choir and the clergy trooped out slowly, […], down the nave to the western door. […] At a seemingly immense distance the surpliced group stopped to say the last prayer."
• "Army choirs and troupes perform at some of North Korea's biggest state events."

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