noel

noun
UK: /ˈnəʊəl/
US: /noʊˈɛl/

  1. A Christmas carol.

    1. We sang a noel at the Christmas Eve service.
    2. The choir performed a beautiful noel, filling the church with festive cheer.

  2. The Christmas season itself; Christmastime.

    1. Noel is my favorite time of the year.
    2. The spirit of Noel was palpable throughout the community, with decorations and goodwill.

Synonyms

yuletide carol christmas
noel adjective

  1. Relating to Christmas.

    1. We enjoyed a noel feast.
    2. The town square was decorated with noel lights and festive displays.
noel verb

  1. To celebrate or proclaim with noels.

    1. They noel the birth of Christ.
    2. The villagers noel their gratitude for the year's harvest with songs and dances.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "noel" in English means: A Christmas carol., The Christmas season itself; Christmastime..

The phonetic transcription of "noel" is /ˈnəʊəl/ in British English and /noʊˈɛl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "noel": yuletide, carol, christmas.

Example usage of "noel": "We sang a noel at the Christmas Eve service.". More examples on the page.