B2noun 3K

Choir

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈkwaɪə(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈkwaɪər/"]/

Meaning of Choir

a group of people who sing together, for example in church services or public performances

In simple words: A group of people singing together, often in a church.

Choir in a sentence

• She sings in the school choir.
• He joined the church choir when he was eight.
• to conduct/lead/direct a choir
• a male voice choir
• The children's choir will perform some Christmas songs.
• The choir regularly sings/sing at weddings.
• She sings in the church choir.
• a massed choir of local schoolchildren
• two of the girls in the choir
• I realize I may be preaching to the choir, but I think he's gorgeous.

How to use Choir

Used in contexts related to music and singing. Appropriate for discussions about schools, churches, or performances, but not typically used in casual conversations unless discussing music.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'choir' like 'quiet' singing together—imagine a group softly harmonizing.

Related words

Collocations with Choir

• massed
• 50-strong
• etc.
• be in
• sing in
• join
• perform
• sing
• practice
• director
• member
• in a/​the choir
• be preaching to the choir

Synonyms for Choir

• chorus
• vocal group
• singing group
• ensemble

Opposites of Choir

• solo
• individual performer
• soloist
• lead singer

Common mistakes with Choir

• Confusing 'choir' with 'quire', which refers to a collection of pages.
• Using plural form 'choirs' incorrectly as a possessive.
• Mispronouncing it as 'kwire' instead of 'kwire'.

Frequently asked questions about Choir

What does Choir mean?

A group of people singing together, often in a church.

What is the definition of Choir?

a group of people who sing together, for example in church services or public performances

How do you use Choir in a sentence?

She sings in the school choir.

Can you give another example of Choir?

He joined the church choir when he was eight.

What are synonyms for Choir?

Common alternatives include chorus, vocal group, singing group, ensemble.

What is the opposite of Choir?

Opposite meanings include solo, individual performer, soloist, lead singer.

What words go with Choir?

It commonly pairs with massed, 50-strong, etc., be in, sing in, join, perform, sing, practice, director, member, in a/​the choir, be preaching to the choir.

What are common mistakes when using Choir?

Confusing 'choir' with 'quire', which refers to a collection of pages. Using plural form 'choirs' incorrectly as a possessive. Mispronouncing it as 'kwire' instead of 'kwire'.

How do you pronounce Choir?

US: /["/ˈkwaɪər/"]/, UK: /["/ˈkwaɪə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Choir?

Used in contexts related to music and singing. Appropriate for discussions about schools, churches, or performances, but not typically used in casual conversations unless discussing music.

What CEFR level is Choir?

"Choir" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.