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

The Telegraph reported lyrics from the canticle written by a chorister included "Lord, how long shall the ungodly triumph?" and "how long shall all wicked doers speak so disdainfully?"

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She said that parishioner William Spencer and his chorister son George are among those trying to help.

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"He suggested we go for a walk," said Ruth, who was a chorister at the cathedral.

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Priests and choristers at a cathedral mired in controversy did a "seven last shots of Christ" drinking game at a pub on Good Friday after services at the Archbishop of Wales' cathedral.

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That's not all they gave her: Those same friends convinced Doechii to give up her ambitions of becoming a chorister, and start writing and releasing her own music.

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Related Words

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