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Noel
[noh-el, noh-uhl, nohl]
Noel
/ əʊˈɛ /
noun
(esp in carols) another word for Christmas
rare(often not capital) a Christmas carol
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of Noel1
Example Sentences
"Noel replied to Liam 'what the hell do you know about guitars?'," recalled Nick.
He will play Algernon when the production transfers to the Noel Coward Theatre in London.
She was introduced to Gandhi through her partner and British political journalist, Henry Noel Brailsford, who was a strong supporter of India's independence movement.
Another man, Noel Padilla, was charged with resisting arrest and battery, records show.
“It’s hard to imagine a suit more clearly barred by” the shield law passed by Congress, said Washington attorney Noel Francisco.
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When To Use
Noel is another word for Christmas, the Christian holiday to celebrate the birth of Jesus, the central figure of Christianity.Most Christians celebrate the holiday on December 25, but it is celebrated on January 7 in the Orthodox Church due to the use of a different calendar.Christmas is also widely observed in secular (nonreligious) ways. Popular activities include the decoration of a Christmas tree and the exchange of gifts.However, the word Noel is often used in a religious context. It’s possible for people to wish each other a Happy Noel, but the word is perhaps most commonly seen written on things like Christmas cards and decorations.The word can also be used to refer to a Christmas carol or song (in which case it is not capitalized), but is no longer commonly used this way.Fittingly, most people know the word from the popular Christmas carol “The First Noel.”Example: We wish you and your family a joyous Noel!
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