Chorister
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkɒɹɪstə(ɹ)/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Chorister is a noun meaning A singer in a choir; especially a child in a church or cathedral choir.
Meaning
A singer in a choir; especially a child in a church or cathedral choir.
More Meanings
- (US) A director or leader of a choral group.
Example Sentences
These be my querysters To helpe me to synge, My hawkes to mattens rynge!
None of the new choristers can sing in tune but they will learn soon enough.
Jane was the chorister of her congregation's choir, and that occupied much of her time on the weekends.
And a Salisbury Cathedral chorister complained that after working late into Christmas Day, an absence of trains meant he and his brother would not be able to get home for "our proper Christmas" until the 27th.
Word Forms
- choristers
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include alto, chorist, choralist, choirleader, quirister, choruser.
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