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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The BBC announced Wednesday that it is not moving forward with a previously announced “Doctor Who” Christmas special.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

A Christmas special of Doctor Who has been cancelled while the BBC plans the next phase of the sci-fi show.

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

“Shameful behavior! Please bear in mind that I will not tolerate any repeat of what happened at the Christmas ball.”

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood