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choir loft

noun

a gallery in a church in which the choir is placed.

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Origin of choir loft

First recorded in 1925–30

Words nearby choir loft

Chogyal, choice, choir, choirboy, choirgirl, choir loft, choirmaster, choir school, Choiseul, choke, choke back
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Example sentences from the Web for choir loft

  • Under the choir-loft the picture of Abraham Lincoln hung amid the flags and drapery.

    Village Life in America 1852-1872|Caroline Cowles Richards

  • A hushed stirring of feet in the choir-loft indicated that the service was to be accompanied by music.

    Jennie Gerhardt|Theodore Dreiser

  • Under the choir-loft and on either side of the organ, rooms were arranged for offices and classes in the Department of Music.

    The Story of Chautauqua|Jesse Lyman Hurlbut

British Dictionary definitions for choir loft

choir loft

noun

a gallery in a cathedral, abbey, or church used by the choir
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