noun
choirboy
Choirboy (noun) means a boy who sings in a church or school choir. Example: “As a choirboy, he sang solos every Christmas Eve.”
noun
1
A boy who sings in a church or school choir.
"As a choirboy, he sang solos every Christmas Eve."
2
(informal) Someone who seems innocent or well-behaved, sometimes ironically.
"Don't let his choirboy looks fool you — he's caused plenty of trouble."
How to use choirboy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA boy singer in a choir, or (jokingly) someone who looks innocent.
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Word forms
- Plural
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Etymology
A straightforward compound of choir and boy.
Rhymes for choirboy
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What does “choirboy” mean?
The word “choirboy” means a boy who sings in a church or school choir. In plain terms, a boy singer in a choir, or (jokingly) someone who looks innocent.
How do you use “choirboy” in a sentence?
Here is “choirboy” used in a sentence: “As a choirboy, he sang solos every Christmas Eve.”
What part of speech is “choirboy”?
“Choirboy” is a noun.
How many meanings does “choirboy” have?
“Choirboy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a boy who sings in a church or school choir.
