carols
word · lemma: carol
Definition
Carols are traditional songs, usually sung at Christmas, celebrating the holiday with joyful or religious themes.
Usage & Nuances
'Carols' usually refers to Christmas songs, especially when people sing them in groups in public ('caroling'). The word is rarely used outside of the holiday context except as a name ('Carol'). Common: 'sing carols', 'Christmas carols'. Not used for other holidays.
Example Sentences
We sang carols at school today.
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Many people enjoy listening to carols in December.
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The children learned three new carols this year.
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Every Christmas Eve, we go door-to-door singing carols for our neighbors.
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My favorite part of the holidays is hearing old carols on the radio.
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After dinner, the whole family gathered by the fire and sang carols together.
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