“Carol” or “Carrel”

Overview

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. 👇

Definitions

carol: (noun) joyful religious song celebrating the birth of Christ. (noun) a joyful song (usually celebrating the birth of Christ). (verb) sing carols.

carrel: (noun) French surgeon and biologist who developed a way to suture and graft blood vessels (1873-1944). (noun) small individual study area in a library.

Pronunciation

carol: k·AE·r·ah·l

carrel: k·AE·r·ah·l

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