carol

[ˈkærəl]

carol Definition

  • 1a religious or traditional song typically sung at Christmas
  • 2a joyful song or hymn of praise, especially one celebrating the birth of Christ

Using carol: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "carol" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The children went from house to house singing carols.

  • Example

    The choir sang a beautiful carol during the Christmas Eve service.

  • Example

    We listened to carols on the radio while decorating the tree.

carol Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for carol

Phrases with carol

  • a song or hymn celebrating the birth of Christ, typically sung at Christmas

    Example

    The church was filled with the sound of Christmas carols.

  • a religious service held during the Christmas season, featuring the singing of carols

    Example

    The carol service at the cathedral was attended by hundreds of people.

  • carol singers

    people who go from house to house singing carols during the Christmas season

    Example

    The carol singers stopped outside our house and sang a beautiful rendition of 'Silent Night.'

Origins of carol

from Old French 'carole', meaning 'kind of dance in a ring'

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Summary: carol in Brief

A 'carol' [ˈkærəl] is a religious or traditional song typically sung at Christmas, often celebrating the birth of Christ. It can be a joyful song or hymn of praise, and is commonly sung by children and choirs. Phrases like 'Christmas carol,' 'carol service,' and 'carol singers' are associated with the holiday season and the tradition of singing carols.

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