christmas

noun
UK: /ˈkrɪsməs/
US: /ˈkrɪsməs/

  1. The Christian holiday that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, typically observed on December 25th.

    1. We open presents on Christmas morning. [ ] [ ]
    2. The Christmas holiday season is a joyful time for families to come together. [ ] [ ]

  2. The period around December 25th, associated with festive activities and traditions.

    1. I'm going home for Christmas this year. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many businesses experience increased sales during the Christmas period. [ ] [ ]

  3. A greeting used during the Christmas season to wish someone well.

    1. Merry Christmas to you and your family! [ ] [ ]
    2. We exchanged warm wishes, saying 'Merry Christmas' before parting ways. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

xmas yuletide noel christmastime
christmas adjective

  1. Relating to or characteristic of Christmas.

    1. We put up Christmas decorations. [ ] [ ]
    2. The shop had a special Christmas sale on electronics this year. [ ] [ ]

  2. Used to describe something that is only brought out or used during the Christmas season.

    1. This is my Christmas dress, I only wear it in December. [ ] [ ]
    2. She brought out the Christmas china, which was carefully stored all year. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "christmas" in English means: The Christian holiday that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, typically observed on December 25th., The period around December 25th, associated with festive activities and traditions., A greeting used during the Christmas season to wish someone well..

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

Synonyms for "christmas": xmas, yuletide, noel, christmastime.

Example usage of "christmas": "We open presents on Christmas morning.". More examples on the page.