xmas

noun
UK: /ˈkrɪsməs/
US: /ˈkrɪsməs/

  1. A common abbreviation for Christmas.

    1. We're having a big party for Xmas this year so come along [ ] [ ]
    2. The stores are already decorated for Xmas even though it's only November [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

yuletide christmas
xmas adjective

  1. Relating to Christmas; Christmassy.

    1. I love the Xmas decorations in the shop [ ] [ ]
    2. The Xmas spirit is alive and well here, despite the commercialism [ ] [ ]
xmas abbreviation

  1. Used as an abbreviation for Christmas in shop names or titles.

    1. I bought it at Xmas sales last year, it was a bargain [ ] [ ]
    2. The Xmas tree festival is a highlight of the community's holiday season [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Synonyms for "xmas": yuletide, christmas.

Example usage of "xmas": "We're having a big party for Xmas this year so come along". More examples on the page.