antechoir

[ an-tee-kwahyuh r ]
/ ˈæn tiˌkwaɪər /

noun

an enclosed space in front of the choir of a church.
Also called forechoir.

Origin of antechoir

First recorded in 1885–90; ante- + choir

British Dictionary definitions for antechoir

antechoir
/ (ˈæntɪˌkwaɪə) /

noun

the part of a church in front of the choir, usually enclosed by screens, tombs, etc