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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Rowling’s popular book series, is set to debut on HBO Max on Christmas Day.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

AI was the leading reason U.S.-based employers cited for layoffs in March, according to data from outplacement consultancy Challenger, Gray & Christmas.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

As a child, I accompanied him on his annual Christmas visits to the Rosary Hill home.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

A 58-year-old Italian accountant won the second edition, in 2020, after her son bought her a ticket for Christmas.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Well, it starts to seem like too, too much, and you want to quit more than Christmas.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan