chorister

noun

cho·​ris·​ter ˈkȯr-ə-stər How to pronounce chorister (audio)
ˈkär-
1
: a singer in a choir
specifically : choirboy
2
: the leader of a church choir

Examples of chorister in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Her seven band members were joined by 14 choristers and The Heritage Orchestra, conducted by Ben Foster. Thomas Smith, Billboard, 18 Oct. 2024 During the flag raising, the Olympic anthem was performed by 60 choristers from the Radio France Choir. Lindsay Kimble, Peoplemag, 27 July 2024 Dior by Maria Grazia Chiuri dressed some choristers! Rachel Tashjian, Washington Post, 26 July 2024 Dancing and singing on the Pont des Arts, she was accompanied by the orchestra of the French Republican Guard and 36 choristers from the French Army. Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 26 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for chorister 

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English querister, from Anglo-French cueristre, from Medieval Latin chorista, from Latin chorus

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of chorister was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Chorister.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chorister. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

chorister

noun
cho·​ris·​ter ˈkōr-ə-stər How to pronounce chorister (audio)
ˈkȯr-,
ˈkär-
: a singer in a choir

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