carol

Meanings

• Noun

  A song that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, typically sung during the Christmas season.

  - "They sang carols around the Christmas tree."
  - "The children enjoyed singing carols in the church."

• Noun

  A person who sings or recites carols.

  - "The caroler wore a colorful costume and hat."
  - "The group of carolers went door to door in the neighborhood."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with carol
marl , parol , marshal

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Variants

List of all variants of carol that leads to same result
carol , carols , caroled , caroler , carolers , caroling , carolled , caroller , carollers , carolling , Carol II , Carol Stream , Christmas carol , Carol Ann Duffy , Carol Duffy , Dame Carol Ann Duffy , Dame Carol Duffy , Duffy , Carol Greider , Carol W. Greider , Carol Widney Greider , Greider , Joyce Carol Oates , Oates

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word carol comes from the Latin word carole, meaning 'dance' or 'revel.' It is believed that carols were originally sung during pagan festivals and later adapted as Christian songs celebrating the birth of Jesus.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the first known carol was sung in the 12th century?

2. Carols were originally sung in Latin, but later were translated into local languages so that everyone could sing along.

3. In some countries, caroling is still done door to door, and singers are given treats or small gifts in return for their performance.

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Related Concepts

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1. Christmas: Carols are closely associated with the Christmas holiday and are sung to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.

2. Music: Carols are a popular form of music that is enjoyed by people of all ages during the Christmas season.

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Culture

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Carols are an integral part of Christmas traditions around the world. They are sung in churches, homes, and public places during the Christmas season. Some popular carols include 'Silent Night,' 'Jingle Bells,' and 'Deck the Halls.'

How to Memorize "carol"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize yourself singing carols with a group of friends or family during the Christmas season. Imagine the joy and warmth that comes from sharing this tradition.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word carol with the Christmas season and the joy and warmth that it brings. Think about the carols that you have sung or heard throughout your life.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym C-H-R-I-S-T-M-A-S to remember the order of the first letter in each word of the popular carol 'Deck the Halls.' This can help you remember the lyrics of the song.

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