advent

noun
UK: /ˈæd.vent/
US: /ˈæd.vent/

  1. The period of four weeks before Christmas in the Christian calendar.

    1. We light candles during Advent. [ ] [ ]
    2. During Advent, many churches hold special services and events. [ ] [ ]

  2. The coming or arrival of something important.

    1. The Advent of warmer weather is welcome. [ ] [ ]
    2. The advent of the internet has revolutionized communication globally. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "advent" in English means: The period of four weeks before Christmas in the Christian calendar., The coming or arrival of something important..

The phonetic transcription of "advent" is /ˈæd.vent/ in British English and /ˈæd.vent/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "advent": "We light candles during Advent.". More examples on the page.