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choir

noun

ˈkwī(-ə)r

Definition of choir

as in chorus

an organized group of singers joined the choir for next year

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Recent Examples of choir Besides Carlile and Martin, comedian/actor Martin Short is also featured on a song, as well as artists Joy Oladokun, Amythyst Kiah, and the first UK professional trans choir Trans Voices. — Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 9 Oct. 2026 Ingólfsdóttir founded that choir in 1967 and established the Hamrahlíð Choir in 1982. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 8 Oct. 2026 Jeong-yo is conducting a choir of children inside of the church. — Kayti Burt, Time, 6 Oct. 2026 Kohl Hall will be part of the school where Colburn’s symphony orchestra, bands, youth string programs and children’s choirs will perform. — Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for choir

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Another chorus of thoughts and prayers Members of the Bend community gathered downtown in Drake Park on Thursday evening for a prayer vigil to support each other and grieve.

— Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
Trump, however, has since changed his tune, amid a chorus of negative feedback.

— Chad de Guzman, Time, 15 Oct. 2026

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