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“Carol” or “Carrel”

carol / carrel are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

carol k·AE·r·ah·l

  • nounjoyful religious song celebrating the birth of Christ.
  • nouna joyful song (usually celebrating the birth of Christ).
  • verbsing carols.

carrel k·AE·r·ah·l

  • nounFrench surgeon and biologist who developed a way to suture and graft blood vessels (1873-1944).
  • nounsmall individual study area in a library.
Usage

Examples in context

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“carol”

  • …Friendly Beasts", an English Christmas carol.
  • Carol Ann Stonham – for services…
  • The Carol Burnett Show
  • Easter Carol for female chorus and piano…
  • Psychologist Carol Gilligan writes that "The penchant…
  • …Canadian writers Alice Munro and Carol Shields.
  • Carol Nice – for services to…
  • Carol Burnett as Eunice
  • Carol Mary Bottomley – for services…
  • Carol Maria Phillips – for services…

“carrel”

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