noun
caroling
KA-ruh-lihng
Caroling (noun) means the activity of singing carols, especially going from house to house at Christmas. Example: “They went caroling through the snowy streets, collecting donations for charity.”
noun
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The activity of singing carols, especially going from house to house at Christmas.
"They went caroling through the snowy streets, collecting donations for charity."
How to use caroling
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGoing around singing Christmas carols, often in a group and often door to door.
Common pairings
go caroling
Christmas caroling
a caroling group
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Etymology
The "-ing" form of "carol," from Old French carole ("round dance with song").
Rhymes for caroling
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What does “caroling” mean?
The word “caroling” means the activity of singing carols, especially going from house to house at Christmas. In plain terms, going around singing Christmas carols, often in a group and often door to door.
How do you pronounce “caroling”?
“Caroling” is pronounced KA-ruh-lihng (/ˈkæɹəlɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “caroling” in a sentence?
Here is “caroling” used in a sentence: “They went caroling through the snowy streets, collecting donations for charity.”
What part of speech is “caroling”?
“Caroling” is a noun.
Where does the word “caroling” come from?
The word “caroling” comes from Old French. The "-ing" form of "carol," from Old French carole ("round dance with song").
