Choir

Pronunciation: /kwaɪər/

Definitions of choir

noun a group of singers, typically organized for religious services or public performances

Example Sentences

A1 I joined a choir at my school.

A2 The choir sang beautifully at the concert.

B1 The choir is rehearsing for their upcoming performance.

B2 She has been a member of the choir for many years.

C1 The choir director is known for their innovative performances.

C2 The choir's rendition of the classic piece was truly breathtaking.

Examples of choir in a Sentence

formal The choir performed a beautiful rendition of Handel's Messiah at the concert.

informal I heard the choir is practicing for a big show next week.

slang The choir totally killed it at the talent show.

figurative The choir of chirping birds in the morning was a peaceful start to the day.

Grammatical Forms of choir

• past tense: sang
• plural: choirs
• comparative: more choir
• superlative: most choir
• present tense: sings
• future tense: will sing
• perfect tense: has sung
• continuous tense: is singing
• singular: choir
• positive degree: choir
• infinitive: to sing
• gerund: singing
• participle: singing

Origin and Evolution of choir

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'choir' originated from the Latin word 'chorus', which was derived from the Greek word 'khoros' meaning a group of singers.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'choir' evolved to refer to a group of singers performing together, typically in a religious setting. It is also used to describe the area in a church where the singers sit or stand during a service.