adj
choice
choys
adj
1
Of especially high quality; specially selected.
"The butcher set aside the choice cuts of beef for regular customers."
noun
1
The act of picking one option among several, or the option picked.
"Choosing between the two job offers was a difficult choice."
"Pizza or pasta — the choice is yours."
intj
1
Used informally to say something is excellent or impressive.
""That trick shot was choice!" he laughed."
How to Use Choice
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the act/result of choosing, or (as an adjective) something top-quality and hand-picked.
Common pairings
make a choice
difficult choice
choice cuts
personal choice
Word Forms
choicer comparative, more choice comparative, choicest superlative, most choice superlative
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Etymology
From Middle English choys, blending an earlier noun with a word meaning "excellent" — ultimately related to Old English ċēosan, "to choose."