Synonyms for

Noel

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

Definition

Noel is another word for Christmas or the Christmas season.

Synonyms & similar words

christmastime yuletide yule noel christmas christmastide Christmas Yuletide Yule Yulefest Yuletime Christmastide Xmas Yules Noel-tide Christmastime Holiday Festivities

Synonyms by register

Literary

carol hymn

Antonyms

yes affirmative agreement consent aye yea

Common collocations

  • silent night
  • joyful noel
  • merry noel
  • holy night
  • christmas noel
  • sing noel
  • hear noel

Word family

noun noel

Usage note

Noel is primarily used as a Christmas carol or a Christmas greeting. It is not typically used in everyday conversation outside of this context.

Example sentences

  1. Noel is my favorite holiday.
  2. We sing carols during Noel.
  3. My family and I exchange presents during Noel.
  4. Noel is a time for giving and sharing.
  5. I look forward to Noel every year.

Quotes

  • The merry bells ring to welcome the season. Noël! Noël! - Margaret Elizabeth Sangster
  • Noel, Noel, Noel, Born is the King of Israel! - Traditional Christmas Carol
  • At Christmas play and make good cheer, For Noel comes but once a year. - Thomas Tusser

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