chorus girl

noun

: a young woman who sings or dances in the chorus of a theatrical production (such as a musical or revue)

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Nine days later, Davis married a Black chorus girl named Loray White. Glenn Garner, Deadline, 28 Mar. 2026 Haley and McFadden, a Ziegfeld chorus girl, were partners in a vaudeville act called McFadden and Haley. Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 29 Nov. 2025 In the late 1800s, chorus girls would can-can at the Folies Bergère or Moulin Rouge, and by the 1900s, some did so topless. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2025 Typically dating back to late 19th century Parisian music halls, chorus girls, burlesque or fan dancers were defined by their glamorous, often revealing, matching outfits. Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for chorus girl

Word History

First Known Use

1894, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of chorus girl was in 1894

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“Chorus girl.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chorus%20girl. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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chorus girl

noun
: a young woman who sings or dances in a chorus (as of a musical)
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