Choice

/tʃɔɪs/

Meaning & Definition

noun

the act of selecting or making a decision when faced with two or more possibilities.

After much deliberation, she made her choice and enrolled in the painting class.

an option or possibility that can be chosen.

You have a choice between the red dress and the blue one.

the power or right to choose.

Having the choice to work from home or in the office is a great benefit.

the range of options available.

The restaurant offers a wide choice of dishes from various cuisines.

Middle English: from Old French choix, based on Latin cadere 'to fall, to befall', thus 'to fall upon (something)'.

make a choice

to decide between options.

choice words

words that are carefully selected to convey something specific.

the best of both worlds

a situation where one can enjoy the advantages of two different things at once.

choose

to pick out from a number of alternatives.

chooser

a person who selects.

chosen

selected or marked for favor.

choosy

picky or selective.

a good option or desirable choice.

That new restaurant is a solid choice!

when the options are limited but still acceptable.

It’s not my favorite, but it’s a choice.