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Definition of chooser

chooser

/ˈtʃuː.zɚ/
choos · er

Plural:choosers
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• noun

1

A person who selects, decides, or exercises a preference among available options.

Example

"As the proverb goes, beggars can't be choosers when accepting free assistance."


2

In computing, a graphical user interface component or dialog box that enables a user to select an item, such as a file, font, or color.

Example

"Clicking the icon opens a color chooser that lets you customize the background shade."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In everyday English, "chooser" is most frequently encountered in the plural within the proverb "beggars can't be choosers."

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