choice

adjective

UK /tʃɔɪs/

Word Forms

adjective	choice
comparative	choicer
superlative	choicest

1
only before nounformalof very high quality
We select only the choicest ingredients.
Synonyms and related words
Extremely good or of a high quality
excellent
exceptional
high-grade
2
choice language is very effective and often angry or rude
choice words:
With a few choice words he had destroyed all her confidence.
Synonyms and related words
Describing offensive language
dirty
obscene
abusive

choice

adjective

US /tʃɔɪs/

Word Forms

adjective	choice
comparative	choicer
superlative	choicest

1
only before nounformalof very high quality
We select only the choicest ingredients.
Synonyms and related words
Extremely good or of a high quality
good
excellent
wonderful
2
choice language is very effective and often angry or rude
choice words:
With a few choice words he had destroyed all her confidence.
Synonyms and related words
Describing offensive language
dirty
obscene
abusive

choice

noun

UK /tʃɔɪs/

Word Forms

singular	choice
plural	choices

1
singular/uncountable the opportunity or right to choose between different things
Our aim is to provide greater choice for consumers.
have a/the choice:
These people have the choice of whether to buy a house or rent one.
choice between:
Students have a choice between studying French or German.
exercise choice (=choose):
I think parents should be able to exercise some choice over what their children see on the Internet.
give someone the choice:
If you were given the choice, would you prefer a cat or a dog?
freedom of choice:
Freedom of choice is very important for many people.
personal/parental/consumer choice:
The policy will limit parental choice rather than increase it.
Synonyms and related words
Opportunities
opportunity
chance
choice
2
countable a decision to choose someone or something
choice between:
He was facing a difficult choice between staying with his family or working abroad.
choice of:
Our childhood experiences can influence our choice of career.
make a choice:
He wants people to make their own choices.
an informed choice (=a decision based on good information):
The leaflet will enable you to make an informed choice about whether to go ahead with surgery.
a stark choice (=an unpleasant choice that you cannot avoid):
Many poorer people are facing a stark choice between buying food or heating their homes.
Synonyms and related words
Choices and the process of choosing
choice
decision
selection
3
countable a range of things that you can choose from
choice of:
The hotel has a well-run restaurant offering a good choice of dishes.
a wide choice:
London has a wide choice of cinemas and theatres.
Synonyms and related words
Choices and the process of choosing
choice
decision
selection
1. 3a
  one of the things you can choose from
  There are three choices of dessert on the menu.
  Synonyms and related words
  Choices and the process of choosing
  choice
  decision
  selection
4
countable someone or something that you choose
choice of:
The top of a mountain was an unusual choice of venue for a wedding.
a good/popular/excellent choice:
Greece is a popular choice for a family holiday.
someone’s first/second/number one etc choice:
I think Edinburgh University would be my first choice.
the preferred choice:
Research has shown that Owen is the preferred choice amongst middle-class voters.
an obvious/natural choice:
Pitcher, now 56, was not an obvious choice for the job.
a career/holiday choice:
Parents are often crucial in determining their child’s career choice.
Synonyms and related words
Choices and the process of choosing
choice
decision
selection

phrases

by choice

have no choice/have little choice

it’s your choice/the choice is yours

leave someone (with) no choice

of your choice

the something of choice

through no choice of someone’s own

choice

noun

US /tʃɔɪs/

Word Forms

singular	choice
plural	choices

1
singular/uncountable the opportunity or right to choose between different things
Our aim is to provide greater choice for consumers.
have a/the choice:
These people have the choice of whether to buy a house or rent one.
freedom of choice:
Freedom of choice is very important to many people.
exercise choice (=choose):
I think parents should be able to exercise some choice over what their children see on the Internet.
give someone the choice:
If you were given the choice, would you prefer a cat or a dog?
choice between:
Students have a choice between studying French or German.
personal/parental/consumer choice:
The policy will limit parental choice rather than increase it.
Synonyms and related words
Opportunities
opportunity
chance
choice
2
countable a decision to choose someone or something
make a choice:
He wants people to make their own choices.
choice of:
Our childhood experiences can influence our choice of career.
choice between:
He was facing a difficult choice between staying with his family or working abroad.
an informed choice (=a decision based on good information):
The leaflet will enable you to make an informed choice about whether to go ahead with surgery.
a stark choice (=an unpleasant choice that you cannot avoid):
Many poorer people are facing a stark choice between buying food or heating their homes.
Synonyms and related words
Choices and the process of choosing
choice
decision
selection
3
countable a range of things that you can choose from
choice of:
The hotel has a well-run restaurant offering a good choice of dishes.
a wide choice:
New York has a wide choice of plays and movies.
Synonyms and related words
Choices and the process of choosing
choice
decision
selection
1. 3a
  one of the things you can choose from
  There are three choices of dessert on the menu.
  Synonyms and related words
  Choices and the process of choosing
  choice
  decision
  selection
4
countable someone or something that you choose
choice of:
The top of a mountain was an unusual choice of location for a wedding.
an obvious/natural choice:
Pitcher, now 56, was not an obvious choice for the job.
a good/popular/excellent choice:
Disney World is a popular choice for a family vacation.
someone’s first/second/number one etc. choice:
I think Yale University would be my first choice.
a career/vacation choice:
Parents are often crucial in determining their child’s career choice.
the preferred choice:
The polls indicate that Owen is the preferred choice among middle-income voters.
Synonyms and related words
Choices and the process of choosing
choice
decision
selection

phrases

by choice

have no choice/have little choice

it’s your choice/the choice is yours

leave someone (with) no choice

of your choice

the something of choice

through no choice of someone’s own

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