orchestra
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: orchestras · orchestrae
Sense 1
A large group of musicians who play together on various instruments, usually including some from strings, woodwind, brass and/or percussion; the instruments played by such a group.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
A semicircular space in front of the stage used by the chorus in Ancient Greek and Hellenistic theatres.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “orchestra” mean?
A large group of musicians who play together on various instruments, usually including some from strings, woodwind, brass and/or percussion; the instruments played by such a group.
Is “orchestra” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.