chorine

Thân thiện

A dancer practices her routine as a chorine in the theater.

Definition

Noun: A female chorus dancer; specifically, a woman who performs as part of a chorus line in theatrical productions such as musicals, revues, or burlesque shows.

Usage

The term is used to refer to a professional female dancer in an ensemble. It is a specific, somewhat dated term from the vocabulary of theater and entertainment.

Examples

• The Broadway musical featured a talented troupe of chorines.
• She started her career as a chorine before landing a leading role.
• In the 1920s, many aspiring performers worked as chorines in vaudeville.

Advanced Usage

• The term can carry connotations of the glamour, uniformity, and sometimes the challenging working conditions associated with chorus lines in historical contexts, particularly in early to mid-20th century American theater and film.

Variants and Related Words

• Chorus girl: A very close synonym, often used interchangeably with "chorine."
• Chorus line: The line or formation of dancers in which a chorine performs.
• Chorus: The ensemble of singers and/or dancers; a chorine is a member of the dancing chorus.
• Showgirl: A broader term that can include chorines but often implies more elaborate costumes and roles in large-scale revues.

Synonyms

• Chorus girl
• Dancer
• Ensemble dancer
• Showgirl (in specific contexts)

Antonyms

• Lead dancer
• Soloist
• Principal performer

Related Phrases/Idioms

• In the chorus: To be a member of the chorus, performing as a chorine or chorus boy.
  • She paid her dues for years in the chorus before becoming a star.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a woman who dances in a chorus line

Từ đồng nghĩa

• chorus girl
• showgirl