carol
noun
a song, especially of joy.
carolling
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present participleof carol.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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No carolling, no parties and even Germany's much loved glühwein stalls will close, as drinking outdoors is banned.
From BBC ● Dec. 15, 2020
The Rockettes notwithstanding, you’d be hard pressed to find a more authentically New York City holiday tradition than this annual boom-box carolling event, devised and led by the composer Phil Kline.
From The New Yorker ● Nov. 15, 2019
George Booth’s carolling Santas from 2004 managed to find a moment of pure holiday cheer in the midst of the usual bustle.
From The New Yorker ● Dec. 24, 2018
Each year, he packs out concert halls across the UK with repertoire ranging from Bach to John Rutter, Handel's Messiah, carolling choirs like King's College, Cambridge and a sprinkling of pop.
From The Guardian ● Dec. 16, 2010
“I have heard her carolling like a bird.”
From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya
