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cho|reo|graph /kɒ riəgrɑːf, [AM ] kɔː riəgræf/ (choreographs , choreographing , choreographed ) VERB When someone choreographs a ballet or other dance, they invent the steps and movements and tell the dancers how to perform them. □ [V n] Achim had choreographed the dance in Act II himself. □ [V ] She has danced, choreographed, lectured and taught all over the world.

cho|reo|graphed /kɒ riəgrɑːft, [AM ] kɔː riəgræft/ ADJ You describe an activity involving several people as choreographed when it is arranged but is intended to appear natural. □  …a carefully-choreographed White House meeting between the two presidents.

cho|reog|ra|pher /kɒ riɒ grəfə ^r , [AM ] kɔː -/ (choreographers ) N‑COUNT A choreographer is someone who invents the movements for a ballet or other dance and tells the dancers how to perform them.

cho|reo|graph|ic /kɒ riəgræ f I k, [AM ] kɔː -/ ADJ [usu ADJ n] Choreographic means relating to or connected with choreography. □  …his choreographic work for The Birmingham Royal Ballet.

cho|reog|ra|phy /kɒ riɒ grəfi, [AM ] kɔː -/ N‑UNCOUNT Choreography is the inventing of steps and movements for ballets and other dances.

chor|is|ter /kɒ r I stə ^r , [AM ] kɔː -/ (choristers ) N‑COUNT A chorister is a singer in a church choir.

chor|tle /tʃɔː ^r t ^ə l/ (chortles , chortling , chortled ) VERB To chortle means to laugh in a way that shows you are very pleased. [WRITTEN ] □ [V ] There was silence for a moment, then Larry began chortling. ● N‑COUNT Chortle is also a noun. □  He gave a chortle.

cho|rus /kɔː rəs/ (choruses , chorusing , chorused )

1 N‑COUNT A chorus is a part of a song which is repeated after each verse. □ [+ of ] Caroline sang two verses and the chorus of her song. □  Everyone joined in the chorus.

2 N‑COUNT A chorus is a large group of people who sing together. □  The chorus was singing 'The Ode to Joy'.

3 N‑COUNT A chorus is a piece of music written to be sung by a large group of people. □  …the Hallelujah Chorus.

4 N‑COUNT A chorus is a group of singers or dancers who perform together in a show, in contrast to the soloists. □  Students played the lesser parts and sang in the chorus.

5 N‑COUNT [usu sing] When there is a chorus of criticism, disapproval, or praise, that attitude is expressed by a lot of people at the same time. □ [+ of ] The government is defending its economic policies against a growing chorus of criticism.

6 VERB When people chorus something, they say it or sing it together. [WRITTEN ] □ [V with quote] 'Hi,' they chorused.

7 → see also dawn chorus

cho |rus girl (chorus girls ) also chorus-girl N‑COUNT A chorus girl is a young woman who sings or dances as part of a group in a show or film.

chose /tʃoʊ z/ Chose is the past tense of choose .

cho|sen /tʃoʊ z ^ə n/ Chosen is the past participle of choose .

chow /tʃaʊ / (chows )

1 N‑UNCOUNT Food can be referred to as chow . [AM , INFORMAL ] □  Help yourself to some chow.

2 N‑COUNT A chow is a kind of dog that has a thick coat and a curled tail. Chows originally came from China.

chow|der /tʃaʊ də ^r / (chowders ) N‑VAR [usu n N ] Chowder is a thick soup containing pieces of fish.

chow mein /tʃaʊ me I n, - miː n/ N‑UNCOUNT Chow mein is a Chinese-style dish that consists of fried noodles, cooked meat, and vegetables. □  …chicken chow mein.

Christ /kra I st/ N‑PROPER Christ is one of the names of Jesus, whom Christians believe to be the son of God and whose teachings are the basis of Christianity. □  …the teachings of Christ.

chris|ten /kr I s ^ə n/ (christens , christening , christened )