yule

noun
UK: /juːl/
US: /juːl/

  1. Yule is another name for Christmas, or the Christmas season.

    1. We decorate the house for Yule with lights and festive ornaments.
    2. The Yule log tradition brings warmth and cheer to our family gatherings during winter.

  2. Yule is the name of a pagan festival celebrated around the time of the winter solstice.

    1. Many celebrate Yule with rituals honoring the return of the sun.
    2. The modern celebration of Yule often incorporates ancient customs related to nature.

Synonyms

christmas yuletide christmastime
yule intransitive-verb

  1. To celebrate Yule, or the Christmas season.

    1. We yule every year with our family.
    2. They yule with traditional songs and festive meals each December.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "yule" in English means: Yule is another name for Christmas, or the Christmas season., Yule is the name of a pagan festival celebrated around the time of the winter solstice..

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

Synonyms for "yule": christmas, yuletide, christmastime.

Example usage of "yule": "We decorate the house for Yule with lights and festive ornaments.". More examples on the page.