caroling
Definition
Noun: 1. The activity of singing joyful religious songs, especially Christmas carols, often in a group and outdoors: This refers specifically to the tradition of going from house to house or gathering in public to sing festive songs, typically associated with the Christmas season.
Examples
- Noun:
- We went caroling in our neighborhood last night. (We went from house to house singing Christmas songs.)
- The church organized an evening of caroling in the town square. (The church arranged a group singing event of Christmas songs.)
- Caroling is a beloved Christmas tradition in many countries. (The activity of singing Christmas songs is a popular tradition.)
Advanced Usage
- "To go caroling": This is the standard phrase to describe the activity of traveling around to sing carols.
- Every December, the choir goes caroling at the local hospital.
Variants and Related Words
- Carol (noun): A joyful song, especially a religious hymn associated with Christmas (e.g., "Silent Night" is a famous Christmas carol).
- Carol (verb): To sing carols, especially in a cheerful manner.
- The children caroled happily.
Synonyms
- Singing (of carols): The act of performing carols.
- Wassailing: An older term, historically referring to singing carols while going from house to house, often wishing good health.
Related Phrases
- Christmas caroling: Specifies the seasonal activity of singing Christmas songs.
Noun
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singing joyful religious songs (especially at Christmas)
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