choice

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.

“Choice” is pronounced choys (/tʃɔɪs/ in IPA).

Here is “choice” used in a sentence: “The butcher set aside the choice cuts of beef for regular customers.”

Depending on how it is used, “choice” can be an adjective, a noun and an intj.

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.".

“Choice” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.

“Choice” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: of especially high quality; specially selected.

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.

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.

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.

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.