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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Gary Trust, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2024
Leading the carol is an ensemble of UO collectible characters like Monchichi, Moomin, Kewpie, Calico Critters and Miffy.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 24 Oct. 2024
Alexis Clinton, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024
The annual outdoor market brings together about 35 vendors, food, drink and entertainment, including Santa appearances, caroling, European foods, dog sled demos and handbell concerts.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 14 Nov. 2024
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Noun
The carol debuts on the ranking (dated Nov. 23) at No. 30.
—Gary Trust, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2024
Leading the carol is an ensemble of UO collectible characters like Monchichi, Moomin, Kewpie, Calico Critters and Miffy.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 24 Oct. 2024
Verb
Experience holiday magic at Festival of Trees in Belmont, N.C.
What to expect: The festivities kick off on Dec. 2 with a Christmas tree lighting ceremony, caroling and other fun holiday activities throughout the evening in Downtown Belmont.
—Alexis Clinton, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024
The annual outdoor market brings together about 35 vendors, food, drink and entertainment, including Santa appearances, caroling, European foods, dog sled demos and handbell concerts.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Carol.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carol. Accessed 1 Dec. 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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