Synonyms for

Carol

Verb / ˈkærʌl / / ˈkerʌl / Another word for carol — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a religious or popular song, typically sung at Christmas.

Synonyms & similar words

christmascarol song hymn chant melody tune chorus aria ballad canticle psalm serenade anthem lay ditty jingle noel villancico cantata ode madrigal

Synonyms by register

Formal

hymn anthem ode

Informal

song tune jingle

Literary

lay dirge ballad

Antonyms

lament mourn grieve weep wail lamentation

Common collocations

  • Christmas carol
  • sing a carol
  • carol service
  • Easter carol
  • carol singers
  • joyful carol
  • ancient carol

Word family

noun carol
verb carol

Usage note

A carol is typically a song of joy or praise, often associated with Christmas. It is rarely used for songs of sadness or mourning.

Example sentences

  1. I love to sing carols during the holiday season.
  2. The church choir sang a beautiful carol at the Christmas Eve service.
  3. We listened to a carol on the radio while we decorated the tree.
  4. My favorite carol is 'Silent Night'.
  5. The children sang a carol for their parents at the school concert.

Quotes

  • "The holly and the ivy, When they are both full grown, Of all the trees that are in the wood, The holly bears the crown." - Traditional carol
  • "Joy to the world, the Lord is come! Let earth receive her King; Let every heart prepare Him room, And heaven and nature sing." - Isaac Watts, 'Joy to the World'
  • "Silent night, holy night, All is calm, all is bright, Round yon Virgin Mother and Child, Holy Infant so tender and mild." - Joseph Mohr, 'Silent Night'

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