NYT Dictionary

CHOIRGIRL

/ˈkwaɪr.ˌɡərl/
NounCHOIR-girlchoir-girl · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2021, 2025

Meaning

A girl who sings in a choir.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From choir + girl. Piecewise doublet of chorus girl.

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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