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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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Pearl’s hopes and dreams of becoming a famous actress or chorus girl aren’t supported by her mother, but they are encouraged by the town’s local projectionist (David Corenswet), who takes a liking to her.
—Lexi Carson, Variety, 3 July 2024
One newspaper depicted her in a cartoon as a chorus girl, reading the news.
—Susan Page, USA TODAY, 11 Apr. 2024
Rivera rose from chorus girl to star, collaborating along the way with many of Broadway’s greatest talents, including Jerome Robbins, Leonard Bernstein, Bob Fosse, Gower Champion, Michael Kidd, Harold Prince, Jack Cole, Peter Gennaro and John Kander and Fred Ebb.
—Mark Kennedy, USA TODAY, 30 Jan. 2024
Her voice floating between genres, Del Rey comes off like an isolated queen in the Hall of Mirrors or a lone chorus girl performing for empty church pews.
—Jason Lamphier, EW.com, 13 Dec. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1894, in the meaning defined above
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“Chorus girl.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chorus%20girl. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.
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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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