Carol

/ˈkær.əl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A song of joy, often sung during the Christmas season.

The children gathered around the tree to sing a Christmas carol.

A joyful song or hymn that is typically sung in a group.

We sang a carol to celebrate the New Year.

verb

To sing a carol or joyful song.

Every December, we carol around the neighborhood.

To sing in a joyful or festive manner.

They caroled at the mall to entertain shoppers.

Middle English 'carol', from Old French 'carole', a kind of dance.

carol of the bells

A famous Christmas carol known for its catchy melody.

to carol

To sing a joyful song, typically during holiday season.

chant

A repetitive song or hymn, usually in a religious context.

hymn

A formal song of praise, often of a religious nature.

melody

A sequence of notes that is musically satisfying.

To sing cheerfully or joyfully.

They were caroling around the neighborhood, bringing smiles to everyone's faces.

To celebrate or make merry.

We're going caroling tonight to lift everyone's spirits.