choir school

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noun

(in Britain) a school, esp a preparatory school attached to a cathedral, college, etc, offering general education to boys whose singing ability is good

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Words nearby choir school

choir, choirboy, choirgirl, choir loft, choirmaster, choir school, Choiseul, choke, choke back, chokeberry, chokebore

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How to use choir school in a sentence

The late Mr. Street very carefully restored the fratry in 1880, and it is now used as a chapter-house, library, and choir-school.
Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Carlisle|C. King Eley
It is the choir school, where live the twenty-four boys of the choir under the headmastership of Mr. Arthur Hore.
The Quiver 3/1900|Anonymous
He was doubtless well drilled in the discourse by the chancellor, or by his substitute, the choir school master.
Curious Church Customs|Various
During the years that Franz attended the choir school it was his custom to visit his parents on Sunday afternoon.
Stories of Great Musicians|Kathrine Lois Scobey

The choristers coming in from the choir-school practice in the Cathedral passed him in a ragged line.
The Cathedral|Sir Hugh Walpole