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| Main Entry: |
chorus
 [kawr-uhs, kohr-] 
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| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | group of singers |
| Synonyms: | carolers, choir, chorale, choristers, ensemble, glee club, singing group, vocalists, voices |
| Main Entry: | sing |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | carry a tune with one's voice |
| Synonyms: | belt out, burst into song, buzz*, canary, cantillate, carol, chant, chirp, choir, croon, descant, duet, groan*, harmonize, hum, hymn, intone, lift up a voice, line out, lullaby, make melody, mouth, pipe, purr, resound, roar, serenade, shout, singsong, solo, trill, troll, tune, vocalize, wait, warble, whine, whistle, yodel |
| Antonyms: | be quiet |
* = informal/non-formal usage
| Main Entry: | glee club |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | singing club |
| Synonyms: | Liederkranz, Liedertafel, a cappella choir, choir, chorale, chorus, singing society |
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Example Sentences
- There may be a benediction, and a choir may dutifully sing.
- You're criticizing the preacher for not disclosing his religious affiliation to the choir.
- The walls of their little church hall are decorated with pictures of generation upon generation of their local choir.
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