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 chorus chorus /ˈkɔrəs/

noun

  1. () Any utterance produced simultaneously by a group  ( chorus )
    any utterance produced simultaneously by a group
     A chorus of boos
    a chorus of boos
  2. () The part of a song where a soloist is joined by a group of singers  ( chorus , refrain )
    the part of a song where a soloist is joined by a group of singers
  3. () A group of people assembled to sing together  ( chorus )
    a group of people assembled to sing together
     The chorus stood on stage, ready to deliver a beautiful rendition of the song.
    The chorus stood on stage, ready to deliver a beautiful rendition of the song.
  4. (singing) a company of actors who comment (by speaking or singing in unison) on the action in a classical Greek play  ( chorus , Greek chorus )
    (singing) a company of actors who comment (by speaking or singing in unison) on the action in a classical Greek play
  5. A body of dancers or singers who perform together  ( chorus , chorus line )
    a body of dancers or singers who perform together

verb

  1. () Utter in unison  ( chorus )
    utter in unison
     Yes,' the children chorused
    yes,' the children chorused
  2. (music) sing in a choir  ( choir , chorus )
    (music) sing in a choir