chorister

[ kawr-uh-ster, kor- ]

noun

1. a singer in a choir.
2. a choirboy.
3. a choir leader.

chorister

/ ˈkɒrɪstə /

noun

1. a singer in a choir, esp a choirboy

Word History and Origins

Origin of chorister¹

1325–75; < Medieval Latin chorist ( a ) singer in a choir + -er ¹; replacing Middle English queristre < Anglo-French, equivalent to quer choir + -istre -ist

Word History and Origins

Origin of chorister¹

C14: from Medieval Latin chorista

Example Sentences

There is one in West Wickham Churchyard devoted to a chorister, and sculptured with a representation of the church organ-pipes.

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And with that the chorister's mother hobbled off, telling everybody she met the same story.

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As they waited there in the chapel for the two priests, the chorister, and the beadle, Rastignac grasped Christophe's hand.

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There was but one mourning coach, which the priest and chorister agreed to share with Eugene and Christophe.

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Asaph, a Levite and psalmist appointed by David as leading chorister in the divine services.

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Related Words

• artist
• crooner
• diva
• musician
• soloist
• vocalist
• voice