Meaning of the word carol in English

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carol

US /ˈker.əl/

UK /ˈkær.əl/

a religious folk song or popular hymn, especially one associated with Christmas.

Example:

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We sang Christmas carols around the tree.

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The choir performed several traditional carols.

Synonym:

hymn song chant lay

to sing carols, especially Christmas carols, in a joyful or festive manner.

Example:

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The children went from house to house to carol.

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They gathered in the town square to carol together.

Synonym:

sing chant serenade

Related Word:

christmas carol carol singing