caroller
Definition
Noun: A person who sings carols, especially Christmas carols. A caroller participates in the tradition of singing festive songs, often going from house to house or performing in groups during the holiday season.
Usage
The word "caroller" specifically refers to the individual performing the action of singing carols. It is used to identify someone engaged in this seasonal activity. * The church organized a group of carollers to visit the neighborhood. * As a dedicated caroller, she knew all the verses to every traditional Christmas song.
Advanced Usage
- Historical/Literary Context: The term can be used in historical or literary descriptions of traditional winter festivities.
- The Victorian-era print depicted a band of cheerful carollers standing in the snow.
Variants and Related Words
- Caroler: An alternative spelling, primarily used in American English.
- Carol (noun): A joyful song, especially a religious hymn associated with Christmas.
- Carol (verb): To sing carols, especially in a cheerful manner.
- They went caroling through the town square.
Synonyms
- Singer
- Chorister (when part of an organized group)
- Minstrel (in a historical or poetic sense)
Related Phrases
- To go caroling: The activity in which a caroller participates.
- We are going caroling tonight; would you like to join us as a caroller?
Noun
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a singer of carols
