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Noel

Noun / 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

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

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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.

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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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