Liberal Dictionary English Dictionary
choirmaster [kwahyuh r-mas-ter, -mah-ster] ExamplesWord Origin noun
- the director of a choir.
Origin of choirmaster First recorded in 1855–60; choir + master Examples from the Web for choirmaster Historical Examples of choirmaster
One of Mr. Barbers sons was the able organist and choirmaster.
William Miller
Mr. Melod, the choirmaster, wrung his hand, while tears came into his eyes.
The Outdoor Chums in the Forest
Quincy Allen
“He has been a great player—in his day,” said the choirmaster.
Jennette Lee
“And now it is the people—they will not let him go,” murmured the choirmaster despairingly.
Jennette Lee
The choirmaster squeezed his moist palms and wiped an anxious brow.
Jennette Lee
British Dictionary definitions for choirmaster choirmaster noun
- a person who trains, leads, or conducts a choir