caroler
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2.5
- noun
- /ˈkɛrəlɚ/
- Every year, the carolers walk through the neighborhood, spreading festive joy to everyone.
Examples
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During a Christmas visit to Nashville, Ind., I photographed attractive shops, carolers dressed in muffs and colorful scarves, and festive street decorations.
Academic text (2011) -
The carolers, however, took to the road, touring the countryside to sing at homesteads along the way.
Academic text (1990) -
- Why are the carolers being sent away?
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Remember the carolers at Christmas?
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Hey, guys, we got more carolers.
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- Listening to Christmas carolers?
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ELIZABETH: I love the sound of Christmas carolers.
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There will also be carolers, snacks, and goodies along with entertainment.
Blog text (30) -
I want a traditional Christmas with snow and stockings and eggnog and carolers.
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Come enjoy live performances by carolers, choirs, and jazz musicians, and enter for chances to win amazing door prizes.
Blog text (17)
Synonyms
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3.9
A person who sings Christmas carols with a group
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word caroler comes from carol, which used to mean a lively 'song' or a round 'dance' that people would sing together. So a caroler is someone who sings joyful songs for others, often at Christmas.