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Definition of choirboy

choirboy

/ˈkwaɪ.ərˌbɔɪ/
choir · boy
Plural:choirboys
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choirboy Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A boy who sings in a choir, especially in a church or cathedral.

Example

"The young choirboy practiced his solo for the upcoming holiday service."

2

A man or boy regarded as unusually innocent, naive, virtuous, or law-abiding (often used in negative constructions).

Example

"He admitted that he was no choirboy in his youth, having gotten into plenty of trouble."

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• Rhymes for choirboy

• Nearby Words

choenix
choice
choir
choirboy
choirgirl
choirlike
choirman

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Choirboy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/choirboy
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