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

A boy who sings in a church or school choir.

"As a choirboy, he sang solos every Christmas Eve."

(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 notes

In plain EnglishA boy singer in a choir, or (jokingly) someone who looks innocent.

Word forms

choirboys plural

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As a _____, he sang solos every Christmas Eve.

Etymology

A straightforward compound of choir and boy.

Rhymes for choirboy

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Frequently asked questions

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.