chorus line

noun

: a group of dancers and singers supporting the featured players in a musical comedy or revue : chorus sense 1e

—often used figuratively

… a chorus line of executives trotted out their achievements …

—Frank Gibney Jr., Time, 24 May 1999

Word History

First Known Use

1898, in the meaning defined above

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