Christmas Carol

Pronunciation: /ˈkrɪsməs ˈkærəl/

Definitions of Christmas carol

noun a song or hymn celebrating Christmas

Example Sentences

A1 I like to listen to Christmas carols during the holiday season.

A2 We sang Christmas carols around the tree on Christmas Eve.

B1 The church choir performed a beautiful Christmas carol concert.

B2 My favorite Christmas carol is 'Silent Night'.

C1 The radio station played classic Christmas carols all day on Christmas.

C2 The children sang a medley of Christmas carols at the school assembly.

Examples of Christmas carol in a Sentence

formal The church choir sang a beautiful Christmas carol during the holiday service.

informal We always blast Christmas carols while decorating the tree.

slang I love belting out Christmas carols with my friends at karaoke.

figurative The sound of the wind through the trees was like a haunting Christmas carol.

Grammatical Forms of Christmas carol

• past tense: sang
• plural: Christmas carols
• comparative: more Christmas carol
• superlative: most Christmas carol
• present tense: sings
• future tense: will Christmas carol
• perfect tense: has Christmas caroled
• continuous tense: is Christmas caroling
• singular: Christmas carol
• positive degree: Christmas carol
• infinitive: to Christmas carol
• gerund: Christmas caroling
• participle: Christmas caroled

Origin and Evolution of Christmas carol

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The term 'Christmas carol' originated from the Old French word 'carole', which referred to a kind of dance accompanied by singing. Carols were originally sung during festive celebrations, including Christmas.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'Christmas carol' evolved to specifically refer to songs sung during the Christmas season, often with religious themes. The tradition of singing carols during Christmas became popular in Europe during the medieval period and continues to be a beloved tradition worldwide.