choirboy

[ kwahyuhr-boi ]

noun

1. a boy who sings in a choir, especially a church choir.
2. Slang. a person who is notably honest, moral, or innocent.

choirboy

/ ˈkwaɪəˌbɔɪ /

noun

1. one of a number of young boys who sing the treble part in a church choir

Word History and Origins

Origin of choirboy¹

First recorded in 1830–40; choir + boy

Example Sentences

According to producer John Culshaw, Vishnevskaya was upset because she had been placed on a balcony, next to the adolescent choirboys.

From BBC

The choirboys should be able to “go into the coming year without existential worries,” the chancellor added.

From Seattle Times

The choirboys should be able to “go into the coming year without existential worries,” the chancellor added.

From Washington Times

The AP asked the surviving former choirboy’s lawyers on Friday whether he had taken civil action against the church but has yet to receive a reply.

From Seattle Times

It was there when Charles stood before a choirboy at Westminster Abbey on Saturday and promised to serve.

From Seattle Times