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choir

noun

ˈkwī(-ə)r

Definition of choir

as in chorus

an organized group of singers joined the choir for next year

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Recent Examples of choir Ortiz would go on trips with the church’s youth group and sing with the choir every Wednesday and Sunday before services. — Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2026 Whereas the Symphony Chorus has some 160 or more singers, the Kansas City Chorale is an intimate choir of 24 members that, over the years, has amassed 17 Grammy Award nominations under Bruffy’s long-time direction, winning six. — Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2026 Moore plays Mona Friedman, a meek housewife who hasn’t sung in front of anyone since church choir and is unexpectedly cast in a community-theater production — then transforms into a zealous method actor willing to wage war over a marginal role. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 6 Sep. 2026 The headliners include the Bonita Vista High School Music Machine and Sound Unlimited show choirs. — Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for choir

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Both choruses and quartets compete for the ultimate honor of being district and international champions.

— Tom Strong, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
At first, the three first wives appear as a sort of Greek chorus, commenting on the actions of Bolanle’s lead character.

— Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026

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