noel

/nɔɪəl/ or /nɔɪɛl/

Definitions

1. noun

A Christmas festival, especially in France; a Christmas carol or song.

“The village was filled with the joyous sound of noel as Christmas approached.”

2. noun

A Christmas dinner or feast.

“The family gathered for a traditional noel on Christmas Day.”

3. proper noun

A place name, especially in France.

“We visited the town of Noël in Provence during the holiday season.”

4. verb

To celebrate Christmas or have a Christmas festival.

“The town will noel for the next three days with festivities and parades.”

Synonyms

  • Christmas
  • festival

Antonyms

  • Easter
  • Good Friday