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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Royal Mail said independently verified figures showed 99% of items posted by the last recommended posting dates were delivered in time for Christmas.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

The Expanded Universe novels, and I’ve seen the “Star Wars” Christmas special in all its glory.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 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

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

On Christmas Eve, like in a dream, I heard Papa tell Mama to pray with him that I’d make it to Christmas morning.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney