choice
1 of 2noun
ˈchȯis 
1
: the act of choosing : selection
finding it hard to make a choice
2
: power of choosing : option
you have no choice
3
a
: the best part : cream
Of the cavalry the king's own was the choice.
b
: a person or thing chosen
she was their first choice
4
: a number and variety to choose among
a plan with a wide choice of options
5
: care in selecting
6
: a grade of meat between prime and good
choice
2 of 2adjective
choicer; choicest
1
: worthy of being chosen
accepting the choicest candidates
2
: selected with care
prepared his report with choice words
3
a
: of high quality
served choice wine with the dinner
b
: of a grade between prime and good
choice meat
choicely adverb
choiceness noun
Synonyms
Noun
- alternative
- discretion
- druthers [dialect]
- election
- liberty
- option
- pick
- preference
- selection
- volition
- way
Adjective
- dainty
- delicate
- elegant
- exquisite
- fine
- rare
- recherché
- select
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Example Sentences
Noun He has some important choices to make. You made a good choice. She was faced with a difficult choice. You can either accept the job or not. It's your choice. I read about the various options so that I could make an informed choice. Given the choice, I'd rather stay home tonight. A flexible health insurance plan gives patients more choice about doctors and coverage. There is a wide range of choices. Other choices on the menu looked equally tempting. Adjective Choice beef is not as expensive as prime beef. choice chocolates for which chocolate lovers are willing to pay extra See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Rachel Garrahan, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2022 Luginbuhl says his strategy has been simply to show people the stars and convince them that being able to see them is a matter of choice—that there is no zero-sum conflict pitting growth against wilderness. Joshua Sokol, Scientific American, 16 Sep. 2022 Anti-vax groups on Facebook are using emojis to get around the platform’s algorithms that quash misinformation — and their emoji of choice is a carrot. Alice Hearing, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2022 TikTok may be the platform of choice for catchy videos, but anyone using it to learn about COVID-19, climate change or Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is likely to encounter misleading information, according to a research report published Wednesday. David Klepper, Anchorage Daily News, 14 Sep. 2022 TikTok may be the platform of choice for catchy videos, but anyone using it to learn about COVID-19, climate change or Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is likely to encounter misleading information, according to a research report published Wednesday. Time, 14 Sep. 2022 Overall, these pants are a great choice for anyone who desires a little extra support to conquer even the most challenging workouts. Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2022 One of the newest and most hyped gaming foot pedals on the scene, Elgato’s Stream Deck pedal is a great choice for gamers of every skill level. Harry Rabinowitz, Popular Mechanics, 8 Sep. 2022 If you’re just getting started in your gardening journey and aren’t sure which system will be best for you, then Ferry-Morse's Complete Indoor Growing Seed Starting Kit is a great choice. Corinne Sullivan, Woman's Day, 8 Sep. 2022 Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 13 Sep. 2022 The move, however, isn’t due to opposition from Democrats and pro-choice activists; instead, opposition to the appointment came from GOP Sen. Rand Paul. Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 18 July 2022 More than half of all abortions in the US are medication abortions—meaning they are induced by pills—according to the Guttmacher Institute, a pro-choice research group. Aurora Almendral, Quartz, 27 June 2022 From here forward, any anti-choice group who closes their doors, and stops operating will no longer be a target. Kimberley A. Strassel, WSJ, 16 June 2022 These are the tactics of an anti-choice group that had been hitting high school and middle school — yes, middle school — campuses with their graphic depictions of fetuses as the nation braces for the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade. Petula Dvorak, Washington Post, 19 May 2022 Protesters have also picketed the home of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., who has a 100% rating with the pro-choice activist group NARAL Pro-Choice America. Tyler O'neil, Fox News, 13 May 2022 The point is to disrupt the status quo—and that’s exactly what the pro-choice activists outside Kavanaugh’s house are doing. Emma Specter, Vogue, 9 May 2022 Enlarge / Artist's conception of Bungie taking aim at anti-choice activists. Kyle Orland, Ars Technica, 4 May 2022 See More
Noun
But why are pearls in particular the gem of choice for royal mourning? Rachel Garrahan, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2022 Luginbuhl says his strategy has been simply to show people the stars and convince them that being able to see them is a matter of choice—that there is no zero-sum conflict pitting growth against wilderness. Joshua Sokol, Scientific American, 16 Sep. 2022 Anti-vax groups on Facebook are using emojis to get around the platform’s algorithms that quash misinformation — and their emoji of choice is a carrot. Alice Hearing, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2022 TikTok may be the platform of choice for catchy videos, but anyone using it to learn about COVID-19, climate change or Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is likely to encounter misleading information, according to a research report published Wednesday. David Klepper, Anchorage Daily News, 14 Sep. 2022 TikTok may be the platform of choice for catchy videos, but anyone using it to learn about COVID-19, climate change or Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is likely to encounter misleading information, according to a research report published Wednesday. Time, 14 Sep. 2022 Overall, these pants are a great choice for anyone who desires a little extra support to conquer even the most challenging workouts. Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2022 One of the newest and most hyped gaming foot pedals on the scene, Elgato’s Stream Deck pedal is a great choice for gamers of every skill level. Harry Rabinowitz, Popular Mechanics, 8 Sep. 2022 If you’re just getting started in your gardening journey and aren’t sure which system will be best for you, then Ferry-Morse's Complete Indoor Growing Seed Starting Kit is a great choice. Corinne Sullivan, Woman's Day, 8 Sep. 2022 Adjective
The overturn of Roe was heralded as a huge win by anti-choice activists and other conservatives who see it as a state issue. Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 13 Sep. 2022 The move, however, isn’t due to opposition from Democrats and pro-choice activists; instead, opposition to the appointment came from GOP Sen. Rand Paul. Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 18 July 2022 More than half of all abortions in the US are medication abortions—meaning they are induced by pills—according to the Guttmacher Institute, a pro-choice research group. Aurora Almendral, Quartz, 27 June 2022 From here forward, any anti-choice group who closes their doors, and stops operating will no longer be a target. Kimberley A. Strassel, WSJ, 16 June 2022 These are the tactics of an anti-choice group that had been hitting high school and middle school — yes, middle school — campuses with their graphic depictions of fetuses as the nation braces for the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade. Petula Dvorak, Washington Post, 19 May 2022 Protesters have also picketed the home of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., who has a 100% rating with the pro-choice activist group NARAL Pro-Choice America. Tyler O'neil, Fox News, 13 May 2022 The point is to disrupt the status quo—and that’s exactly what the pro-choice activists outside Kavanaugh’s house are doing. Emma Specter, Vogue, 9 May 2022 Enlarge / Artist's conception of Bungie taking aim at anti-choice activists. Kyle Orland, Ars Technica, 4 May 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun and Adjective
Middle English chois, from Anglo-French, from choisir to choose, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German kiosan to choose — more at choose
First Known Use
Noun
13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Adjective
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing choice
Kids Definition
choice 1 of 2
noun
ˈchȯis
1
: the act of picking between two or more possibilities
You have some choices to make.
2
: the power of choosing : option
If I had a choice, I'd stay here.
3
: a person or thing chosen
This restaurant was a good choice.
She's my first choice for the job.
4
: a range of possibilities to choose from
The menu offers a lot of choice.
choice
2 of 2adjective
choicer; choicest
: of very good quality
the choicest fruits
choice 1 of 2
noun
1
as in option
the power, right, or opportunity to choose you have no choice: you have to go to the conference Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- option
- preference
- alternative
- pick
- selection
- way
- liberty
- discretion
- vote
- volition
- election
- say
- will
- druthers
- determination
- liking
- voice
- free will
- predilection
- inclination
- proclivity
- propensity
- penchant
- judgment
- tendency
- judgement
- discernment
- partiality
- perspicacity
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- force
- obligation
- duty
- coercion
- duress
- Hobson's choice
2
as in bet
a person or thing that is chosen my choice for best song of all time Synonyms & Similar Words
- bet
- chosen
- favorite
- option
- selection
- pick
- candidate
- nominee
- preference
- liking
- nomination
- like
- designation
- elective
- appointee
- appointment
- preselection
- selectee
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- rejectee
3
as in best
individuals carefully selected as being the best of a class that school accepts only the choice of the city's crop of high school students Synonyms & Similar Words
- best
- elect
- aristocracy
- elite
- prime
- pick
- top
- pink
- quality
- flower
- cream
- society
- cream of the crop
- royalty
- pride
- upper crust
- priesthood
- crème de la crème
- establishment
- fat
- Hall of Fame
- illuminati
- A-list
- corps d'elite
- upper class
- nobility
- top drawer
- caviar
- gentry
- caviare
- who's who
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- multitude
- masses
- millions
- commoners
- herd
- mob
- unwashed
- hoi polloi
- rank and file
4
as in autonomy
the act or power of making one's own choices or decisions the prisoner had no choice but to do what he was told Synonyms & Similar Words
- option
- autonomy
- will
- preference
- free will
- volition
- selection
- alternative
- self-determination
- accord
- predilection
- election
- proclivity
- pick
- inclination
- predisposition
- propensity
- penchant
- discretion
- devices
- tendency
- leaning
- disposition
- bent
- partiality
- way
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- constraint
- force
- pressure
- coercion
- compulsion
- duress
5
as in choosing
the act or process of selecting you'll have to make a choice eventually Synonyms & Similar Words
- choosing
- election
- selecting
- decision
- selection
- option
- picking
- nomination
- naming
- appointment
- designation
- assignment
choice
2 of 2adjective
1
as in select
having qualities that appeal to a refined taste choice chocolates for which chocolate lovers are willing to pay extra Synonyms & Similar Words
- select
- elegant
- exquisite
- fine
- rare
- special
- excellent
- exceptional
- exclusive
- premium
- delicate
- better
- outstanding
- wonderful
- great
- classic
- dainty
- fancy
- superb
- fabulous
- terrific
- prime
- recherché
- superior
- elite
- stellar
- sensational
- sterling
- splendid
- superlative
- par excellence
- top
- marvelous
- noble
- bijou
- unsurpassed
- transcendent
- high-grade
- jewellike
- grand
- first-rate
- top-notch
- marvellous
- first-class
- tip-top
- supernal
- ultrarare
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- commercial
- popular
- coarse
- rough
- gross
- common
- vulgar
- tasteless
- unpolished
- unrefined
- ordinary
- kitschy
- raffish
- lowbrow
- kitsch
- uncultured
- uncultivated
- lesser
- wanting
- average
- mediocre
- unsatisfactory
- unacceptable
- inferior
- substandard
- rough-hewn
- mass-produced
- deficient
- run-of-the-mine
- second-rate
- run-of-the-mill
- run-of-mine
- second-class
- low-grade
2
as in excellent
of the very best kind thus far, the pool of applicants for the job has been less than choice Synonyms & Similar Words
- excellent
- great
- wonderful
- terrific
- superb
- lovely
- fantastic
- awesome
- beautiful
- stellar
- fabulous
- prime
- quality
- fine
- marvelous
- hot
- classic
- famous
- good
- prize
- superior
- brave
- divine
- top
- cool
- sensational
- neat
- heavenly
- exceptional
- marvellous
- splendid
- superlative
- topping
- slick
- par excellence
- cracking
- sterling
- grand
- keen
- dandy
- mean
- better
- noble
- capital
- prizewinning
- unsurpassed
- immense
- decent
- fab
- too much
- banner
- number one
- dynamite
- radical
- swell
- bully
- groovy
- acceptable
- frontline
- primo
- crackerjack
- nifty
- boss
- gone
- brag
- dope
- adequate
- peachy
- satisfactory
- corking
- bumper
- wizard
- first-rate
- special
- righteous
- hype
- top-notch
- select
- numero uno
- topflight
- high-class
- top-of-the-line
- fantabulous
- first-class
- boffo
- bang-up
- supernal
- down
- peachy keen
- top-shelf
- traditional
- premium
- gangbusters
- gangbuster
- tip-top
- bonny
- A-OK
- out of this world
- first-string
- all right
- out-of-sight
- classical
- five-star
- tolerable
- fancy
- blue-ribbon
- phat
- gilt-edge
- blue-chip
- standard
- jim-dandy
- four-star
- passable
- bonnie
- gilt-edged
- A1
- okay
- No. 1
- superfine
- OK
- high-grade
- high-test
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- poor
- terrible
- lousy
- awful
- bad
- unsatisfactory
- atrocious
- pathetic
- vile
- inferior
- rotten
- wretched
- execrable
- substandard
- mediocre
- middling
- low-grade
- second-rate
- second-class
3
as in selected
singled out from a number or group as more to one's liking the restaurant offers a small but choice list of wines from some of Europe's finest viticultural regions Synonyms & Similar Words
- selected
- select
- preferred
- favorite
- chosen
- favored
- picked
- of choice
- elect
- handpicked
- first-line
- cherry-picked
- fashionable
- exclusive
- picked over
- screened
- culled
- winnowed (out)
- weeded (out)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- common
- ordinary
- average
- commonplace
- run-of-the-mill
Synonym Chooser
Some common synonyms of choice are alternative, election, option, preference, and selection. While all these words mean "the act or opportunity of choosing or the thing chosen," choice suggests the opportunity or privilege of choosing freely.
freedom of choice
The words alternative and choice can be used in similar contexts, but alternative implies a need to choose one and reject another possibility.
equally attractive alternatives
Although the words election and choice have much in common, election implies an end or purpose which requires exercise of judgment.
doing a tax return forces certain elections on you
While in some cases nearly identical to choice, option implies a power to choose that is specifically granted or guaranteed.
the option of paying now or later
The words preference and choice are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, preference suggests a choice guided by one's judgment or predilections.
a preference for cool weather
While the synonyms selection and choice are close in meaning, selection implies a range of choice.
a varied selection of furniture