choir loft

noun

: a gallery occupied by a church choir

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The paintings are still concealed behind wall panelling, which forms part of the choir loft. — Francesca Aton For Artnews, Robb Report, 4 Jan. 2025 Dubois will be playing in the choir loft where the organ is located, but his performance will be shown on a giant screen in the chancel so the audience can see his hands and feet from various angles. — Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026 The music was originally written to be performed at the San Marco Cathedral, with sound coming from both choir lofts and from a third grouping of musicians in front of the altar. — Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 22 July 2025 Mother of God Church, a Covington landmark on Sixth Street, features an 1876 pipe organ installed in the choir loft. — Jeff Suess, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for choir loft

Word History

First Known Use

1929, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of choir loft was in 1929

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“Choir loft.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/choir%20loft. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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