choir Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a chorus that sings as part of a religious ceremony
  2. noun a family of similar musical instrument playing together
    consort.
  3. noun the area occupied by singers; the part of the chancel between sanctuary and nave
  4. verb sing in a choir
    chorus.

WordNet

Choir noun
Etymology
OE. quer, OF. cuer, F. choeur, fr. L. chorus a choral dance, chorus, choir, fr. Gr. , orig. dancing place; prob. akin to inclosure, L. hortus garden, and E. yard. See Chorus.
Definitions
  1. A band or organized company of singers, especially in church service. Formerly written also quire.
  2. That part of a church appropriated to the singers.
  3. (Arch.) The chancel. T. Warton.

Webster 1913