caroline

/kærəˈlaɪn/

Definitions

1. proper noun

a female given name, especially one of English origin, often used in combination with surnames

“She’s known as Caroline Thompson.”

2. noun

a unit of measurement in the US Customary system, equivalent to 8 pints or 1/16 of a barrel

“The wine was sold in carolines, and we needed to convert it to gallons.”

3. verb

to make or play a lively dance tune, especially one with a lilting rhythm and a strong emphasis on the second beat

“The band began to caroline, and everyone started dancing.”

Synonyms

  • Caroline name
  • US Customary unit
  • eight-pint
  • lilting tune

Antonyms

  • none