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chorus

/ˈkoɹəs/noun, verb2 syllables

Chorus means: the part of a song where a soloist is joined by a group of singers.

Synonyms for chorus5

noun, as in the part of a song where a soloist is joined by a group of singers

noun, as in a body of dancers or singers who perform together

chorus line

noun, as in a company of actors who comment (by speaking or singing in unison) on the action in a classical Greek play

Greek chorus

verb, as in sing in a choir

also used for chorus

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What does chorus mean?7

noun

1

the part of a song where a soloist is joined by a group of singers

2

a body of dancers or singers who perform together

3

a company of actors who comment (by speaking or singing in unison) on the action in a classical Greek play

4

any utterance produced simultaneously by a group“a chorus of boos”

5

a group of people assembled to sing together

verb

1

sing in a choir

2

utter in unison“‘yes,’ the children chorused”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with chorus?3

two syllables

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Chorus in a sentence

  • Every grandiose tweet provokes a chorus of gibes, jeers, and sneers.earthsophagus
  • At the final whistle, there was a chorus of boos from the home supporters.sundown
  • We tried hard to get first prize in the chorus contest.unknown
  • I did not listen to the chorus of that song.jmcd93
  • From the marsh at the head of the pond came the clear, mournfully-sweet chorus of the frogs.Hybrid
  • The party ended up with a chorus.Sleekkat
  • We sang in chorus to the piano.unknown
  • We joined in on the chorus.CK

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Forms of chorus

as a noun

plural
choruses

as a verb

past tense
chorused
present participle
chorusing
third-person singular
choruses
past participle
chorused