caroler
Elementary (A2)
IPA: //ˈkɛr.əl.ər//
KK: /ˈkɛrəlɚ/
noun
Definition
A person who sings songs, especially during the Christmas season, often going from place to place to share festive music.
Example
The caroler sang beautifully in front of the house, spreading holiday cheer to everyone passing by.
Conversation
Have you seen the group of carolers outside the cafe?
Yeah, they sound really good!
I love how they spread holiday cheer with their music.
Absolutely! It's such a nice tradition.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
singer
vocalist
performer
Antonyms
listener
audience
spectator
verb
Definition
To sing songs, especially during the Christmas season, often in a group.
Example
Every year, we carol together in the neighborhood during the holidays.
Tense Forms
Past: caroled
Past Participle: caroled
Conversation
Did you hear the caroler at the party last night?
Yeah, they were amazing! I loved their voice.
I know, right? It really added to the festive atmosphere.
Root Explanation
Caroler → It is formed from "carol" (from Old French *carole*, meaning a song of joy or a dance) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A caroler is a person who sings joyful songs, especially during the Christmas season.
Memory Tip
Think of someone singing joyful songs ('carol') — the '-er' just means a person. A caroler is someone who sings carols.
Visually Confused Words
caracoler
cariole
cajoler
carer
cardholder
caracoller
escarole
carroter