choir
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /kwaɪər/
KK: /kwaiɚ/
intransitive verb
Definition
To sing together with a group of people, usually in harmony.
Example
The children will choir at the school concert this weekend.
Tense Forms
Past: choired
Past Participle: choired
Conversation
Did you hear that the school choir is performing this weekend?
Yeah, I heard they sound amazing!
I can't wait to choir with them; it should be so much fun!
For sure! I love listening to them sing together.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
sing
chant
harmonize
Antonyms
silence
muffle
quiet
noun
Definition
A group of people who sing together, often in a church or during performances.
Example
The choir sang beautifully during the service.
Conversation
Have you heard our school is starting a choir this year?
Really? That sounds like fun!
Yeah, I think it will be a great way to meet new people in music class.
Root Explanation
**Choir** → The word 'choir' comes from Old French *queor* (meaning a group of singers) and is derived from Latin *chorus* (meaning a dance or a group of singers). The term refers to a group of people who sing together, often in a religious context.
Memory Tip
Imagine a group of singers coming together to create harmony — that's what a choir is, a collective of voices united in song.
Visually Confused Words
coir
ichor
chort
chore
chord
chora
choli
chlor