Christmas

[kris-muhs] / ˈkrɪs məs /

NOUN

christmastime

Synonyms

STRONG

Christmastide Noel Xmas Yule Yuletide

WEAK

Christmas Day Christmas Eve Christmas night the Nativity

Example Sentences

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“After careful consideration, the BBC, Russell T Davies and Bad Wolf have collectively decided not to go ahead with the previously announced Doctor Who Christmas episode,” the BBC wrote in its latest update.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The corporation said it had collectively decided, along with Davies and Bad Wolf, not to go ahead with the planned Christmas episode.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Whovians know that the Christmas Day specials are a longstanding tradition for the sci-fi series.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

And a recent report by outplacement and executive-coaching firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas predicts it will fall again this summer to a record low.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

“Would you like to visit this Christmas, with Clara? We’ll go on road trips, see the Saguaro National Park. Plus, you visiting could help Clara with the eventual transition.”

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila