1
: an old round dance with singing
2
: a song of joy or mirth
the carol of a bird—
Lord Byron
Lord Byron3
: a popular song or ballad of religious joy
caroled or carolled; caroling or carolling
1
: to sing especially in a joyful manner
2
: to sing carols
specifically
: to go about outdoors in a group singing Christmas carols
1
: to praise in or as if in song
2
: to sing especially in a cheerful manner : warble
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Examples of carol in a Sentence
Noun
We sang our favorite carols while we decorated the tree.
sang carols at the Christmas Eve service
Verb
Last night, we went caroling with our friends.
she caroled with glee when she heard the good news
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Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 24 Oct. 2024
The Dahl traditions include singing carols in harmony at the drop of a hat, but the gathering is anything but harmonious.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2024
Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
The ceremony that begins Light Up Nemacolin kicks off festivities that include caroling and a photo with Santa, among other fun experiences.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Leading the carol is an ensemble of UO collectible characters like Monchichi, Moomin, Kewpie, Calico Critters and Miffy.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 24 Oct. 2024
The Dahl traditions include singing carols in harmony at the drop of a hat, but the gathering is anything but harmonious.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2024
Verb
There will be special menus and holiday sweets like gingerbread houses plus a range of seasonal entertainment like caroling choirs and parades.
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
The ceremony that begins Light Up Nemacolin kicks off festivities that include caroling and a photo with Santa, among other fun experiences.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2024
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“Carol.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carol. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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carol
1 of 2 noun
car·ol
ˈkar-əl 
: a usually religious song of joy
carol
2 of 2 verb
caroled or carolled; caroling or carolling
1
: to sing especially in a joyful manner
2
: to sing carols and especially Christmas carols
caroler
noun
or caroller
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