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choice
[ chois ]
noun
- an act or instance of choosing; selection:
Her choice of a computer was made after months of research. His parents were not happy with his choice of friends.
- the right, power, or opportunity to choose; option:
The child had no choice about going to school.
- the person or thing chosen or eligible to be chosen:
This book is my choice.
He is one of many choices for the award.
- an alternative:
There is another choice.
- an abundance or variety from which to choose:
a wide choice of candidates.
- something that is preferred or preferable to others; the best part of something:
Mare's Nest is the choice in the sixth race.
- a carefully selected supply:
This restaurant has a fine choice of wines.
- a choice grade of beef.
choice
/ tʃɔɪs /
noun
- the act or an instance of choosing or selecting
- the opportunity or power of choosing
- a person or thing chosen or that may be chosen
he was a possible choice
- an alternative action or possibility
what choice did I have?
- a supply from which to select
a poor choice of shoes
- of choiceof choice preferred; favourite
adjective
- of superior quality; excellent
choice wine
- carefully chosen, appropriate
a few choice words will do the trick
- vulgar or rude
choice language
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Derived Forms
- ˈchoicely, adverb
- ˈchoiceness, noun
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Other Words From
- choiceless adjective
- choicely adverb
- choiceness noun
- pre·choice noun
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of choice1
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Idioms and Phrases
- of choice, that is generally preferred:
A detached house is still the home of choice.
More idioms and phrases containing choice
see by choice ; Hobson's choice ; of choice ; pays your money and takes your choice . Also see under choose .Discover More
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Example Sentences
The choice between freedom and fear is not difficult when seen with perspective.
Serve with the warm sauce and your choice of ice cream, whipped cream, or yogurt.
Removing choice is bullying and seems a horrid basis on which to anchor your relationship.
When Hitler became chancellor on Jan. 30, 1933, Hildebrand was confronted with a choice: Would he remain in Nazi Germany?
Disney has a choice whether to produce a program with certain fictional characters; the storyline could be re-written or changed.
With some difficulty Jos explained his mother's disclaimer of the title of Senora, and the choice of names she offered to Ramona.
Then Mr. Blackbird selected a good many choice tidbits here and there, which he bolted with gusto.
Pedantic, unimaginative and presumptuous, Theobald was the logical choice for a Dunce King in 1728.
He apologized for interrupting their tête-à-tête, but said he had no choice, as the saloon was completely full.
The poor artist reconciled himself to go for a time to Brittany, and his choice fell on Concarneau.
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