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noun

ˈker-əl How to pronounce carol (audio)
Definition of carolnext
as in hymn
a religious song sang carols at the Christmas Eve service

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verb

1
as in to chant
to produce musical sounds with the voice she caroled with glee when she heard the good news

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2
as in to praise
to proclaim the glory of landscape photographs that carol the majesty and monumentality of Yosemite Valley

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Recent Examples of carol
Noun
The inspiring and idiosyncratic debut from a 53-year-old priest in Greece pinballs between drone metal and techno Christmas carols, field recordings and hymns. — Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 14 May 2026 In December, George, Charlotte and Louis walked with their parents to church on Christmas morning, and, earlier in the month, joined William and Kate at Westminster Abbey for an annual Christmas carol service hosted by Kate. — ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
Verb
In some areas of the country, people may carol through fruit orchards as a way to bless crops. — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026 From Christmas cookies and baking to caroling, crafting, and the gifts under the tree, there is a lot to look forward to during the holiday season. — Fiona Tapp, Parents, 23 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for carol
Recent Examples of Synonyms for carol
  1. hymn
  2. chant
  3. praise
  4. anthem
  5. sing
  6. celebrate
  7. psalm
  8. bless
Noun
  • One of the entrants for the Festival Poems had been a sham Wordsworthian hymn to the poor flowers.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The crowd listened in silence as the Polynesians, wearing blue fire uniforms, sang a Tahitian hymn in harmony while two of them strummed ukuleles.
    — Michael Finnegan, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of hymn
Verb
  • Sheik and Sater were practicing Buddhists who met while chanting.
    — Mark Kennedy, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Tatianna Santos, who lives in the Tasker's Chance neighborhood, told CBS News Baltimore that protesters were chanting on the sidewalk and blocking the street.
    — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of chant
Verb
  • The jury noted the film, which had its world premiere at Oldenburg, was made without a budget and praised the resourcefulness that constraint produced, comparing its tone to the irreverence of 1990s comedies.
    — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026
  • To thunderous applause, Kirchner praised the expansive welfare programs of his mother's presidency, which ended over a decade ago.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of praise
Noun
  • The welcome ceremony also included a flyover by two B-1 bombers, platoons from each military service, and a presentation of the flags and anthems of both countries.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Sep. 2026
  • What began as a pointed statement quickly expanded into a communal anthem, driven by a hook built to be shouted back.
    — Brittney Williams, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of anthem
Verb
  • What is the meaning of the Aigölek song that the children sing in the film?
    — Roberto Prieto, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026
  • In June 2025, Nezza was scheduled to sing the National Anthem at a game for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
    — Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of sing
Verb
  • About 60 present and past members of the Aurora Lamplighter Chorus and Elgin’s Fox Valley Harmonizers gathered in August to celebrate each group’s 80th anniversary.
    — Tom Strong, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The landmark was illuminated in green, white and red to celebrate Mexico’s Independence Day and honor the country’s culture, identity and traditions.
    — Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of celebrate
Noun
  • Psalm 23 is numbered Psalm 22 in the Greek Septuagint and Latin Vulgate because of differences in how the psalms are divided and numbered.
    — Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 Aug. 2026
  • But presiding over his daughter’s outdoor wedding helped, fulfilling another psalm’s promise.
    — Peter Smith, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
Definition of psalm
Verb
  • Lange, bless her, lends some stability to this narratively shaky material through her performance, effectively conveying a mix of vulnerability and grit as Constance.
    — Jen Chaney, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Natalia believes everyone has a role in the Morales family and works to preserve their respected name – God bless anyone who gets in her way.
    — Denise Petski, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of bless

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“Carol.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carol. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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