choice
choys
Choice (adj) means of especially high quality; specially selected. Example: “The butcher set aside the choice cuts of beef for regular customers.”
adj
1
Of especially high quality; specially selected.
"The butcher set aside the choice cuts of beef for regular customers."
"The restaurant serves only choice ingredients picked fresh from local farms each morning."
"He gave her a choice bottle of wine from his private collection."
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."
"You have a choice of walking home or catching the bus."
intj
1
Used informally to say something is excellent or impressive.
""That trick shot was choice!" he laughed."
"Choice! Where did you find such a fantastic jacket?"
""Choice, mate, that new bike looks amazing," he said with a grin."
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
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Word forms
- Comparative
- choicer, more choice
- Superlative
- choicest, most choice
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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."
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What does “choice” mean?
The word “choice” means of especially high quality; specially selected. In plain terms, either the act/result of choosing, or (as an adjective) something top-quality and hand-picked.
How do you pronounce “choice”?
“Choice” is pronounced choys (/tʃɔɪs/ in IPA).
How do you use “choice” in a sentence?
Here is “choice” used in a sentence: “The butcher set aside the choice cuts of beef for regular customers.”
What part of speech is “choice”?
Depending on how it is used, “choice” can be an adjective, a noun and an intj.
Where does the word “choice” come from?
The word “choice” comes from Old English. From Middle English choys, blending an earlier noun with a word meaning "excellent" — ultimately related to Old English ċēosan, "to choose.".
Is “choice” a common word?
“Choice” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
How many meanings does “choice” have?
“Choice” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: of especially high quality; specially selected.
What does 'choice' mean as an adjective?
As an adjective, choice describes something of especially high quality that has been specially selected. It suggests the best of its kind, picked out from the rest. You will often see it applied to food and goods, as in a choice cut of meat or choice fruit, where it signals premium grade.
What is the difference between 'choice' as a noun and as an adjective?
As a noun, choice means an option or the act of choosing, as in 'a difficult choice'. As an adjective it means top quality or specially selected, as in 'choice ingredients'. Same spelling, different roles: one names a decision, the other praises how good something is.
Is 'choice' a positive word?
As an adjective, very much so. Calling something choice is a compliment: it marks the item as premium, hand-picked and among the finest available. Butchers, grocers and marketers use it to flag their best stock. The tone is consistently approving, implying quality well above the ordinary.
What is an example of 'choice' used as an adjective?
Common examples include 'a choice cut of beef', 'choice seats at the theater' and 'choice specimens' in a collection. In each case choice tells you the item is a superior, carefully selected example of its kind, not just an average one. It sits before the noun to describe it.
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