1. female dancers in a chorus line, especially in musical theater or nightclub performances
Usage: informal; dated

Examples

• The chorines practiced their routine for hours before the Broadway show.
• In the 1920s, chorines were popular performers in vaudeville theaters.
• The director auditioned dozens of chorines for the musical production.
• She dreamed of becoming one of the famous chorines at the Ziegfeld Follies.
• The chorines wore matching sequined costumes for their dance number.
• Many chorines hoped to eventually land starring roles in major productions.