christmastime

noun
UK: /ˈkrɪsməstaɪm/
US: /ˈkrɪsməstaɪm/

  1. The period around Christmas, especially the week before and after.

    1. Christmastime is a happy time for kids. [ ] [ ]
    2. During Christmastime, many people travel to visit their families across the country. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

christmas yuletide christmas season holiday season
christmastime adjective

  1. Relating to or happening during the Christmas season.

    1. I love Christmastime decorations so much. [ ] [ ]
    2. The town square had a special Christmastime market with local crafts and treats. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Synonyms for "christmastime": christmas, yuletide, christmas season, holiday season.

Example usage of "christmastime": "Christmastime is a happy time for kids.". More examples on the page.