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Simple Definition of carol

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carol

1 of 2

noun

ˈkerəl

plural carols

: a song sung during the Christmas season

We sang our favorite carols while we decorated the tree.

called also Christmas carol

carol

2 of 2

verb

carols; US caroled or chiefly British carolled; US caroling or chiefly British carolling

: to go from place to place singing Christmas carols

Last night, we went caroling with our friends.

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“Carol.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/carol. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.

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Simple Definition of carol

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