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

Those accusations were far from the minds of the choristers who reunited on Thursday, who said they remembered "the emotions, the excitement and the fun" of recording with Britten.

From BBC

“You have to be very specific,” he had said earlier about the way he coaches his choristers, “but you can’t micromanage.”

From New York Times

The chorus has 74 regular members plus 85 extra choristers.

From Seattle Times

Rupert was studying at the Guildhall School of Music at the time of the accident, having left home at the age of eight to become a chorister at King's College, Cambridge.

From BBC

Decca Records has placed an advert in London's Ham & High newspaper, hoping to reassemble the choristers for one last time.

From BBC

Related Words

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