noun

choir

choir, chorus

She sings in the church choir.

She sings in the church choir.

The school choir won the competition.

The school choir won the competition.

((a/the choir)) a group of singers The school choir performed beautifully.

Synonyms: chorus, ensemble, singers

From Old French 'choeur', from Latin 'chorus', from Greek 'khoros' meaning 'a round dance, a band of dancers, a choir'.

The 'ch' sound is like in 'church', where you often find a choir. Associate the place with the group.

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