noun

chorus

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noun

The part of a song that repeats after each verse, usually carrying the main hook.

"Everyone sang along to the chorus."

"The chorus is so catchy it gets stuck in your head."

A group of singers performing together, or the sound made by many voices at once.

"The church choir formed a chorus for the Christmas concert."

"A chorus of complaints followed the announcement."

verb

To say or sing something together in unison.

"The class chorused "good morning" to the teacher."

How to Use Chorus

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe repeated, catchy part of a song — or a group of people speaking, singing, or reacting together.

Common pairings

sing the chorus a chorus of approval a chorus of boos

chorused past tense, chorussed past tense, choruses plural, chorusses plural, chori plural, choruses singular, chorusses singular

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From Latin chorus, "group of dancers and singers," from Ancient Greek khorós.

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