Christmastime

noun

Christ·​mas·​time ˈkri-sməs-ˌtīm How to pronounce Christmastime (audio)
: the Christmas season

Examples of Christmastime in a Sentence

there are always lots of lights on the neighborhood's houses around Christmastime
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During Christmastime, travelers can explore a variety of Christmas markets, take carriage rides past historic homes decorated to the nines and enjoy unique town traditions, such as a live advent calendar. Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024 The couple has also shared photos of the family traveling, from Chloe and the kids in Japan to the whole family in Disney World at Christmastime. Makena Gera, People.com, 20 Oct. 2024 With time running out, Emily and Sugarplum find themselves on a heartwarming adventure – one that might just amount to an entirely different kind of Christmastime perfection. EW.com, 18 Oct. 2024 At Christmastime in 2016, a Medfly appeared in Panorama City, and 101 square miles of the San Fernando Valley were briefly quarantined. Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Christmastime 

Word History

First Known Use

1607, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Christmastime was in 1607

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“Christmastime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Christmastime. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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Christmastime

noun
Christ·​mas·​time ˈkris-mə-ˌstīm How to pronounce Christmastime (audio)
: the season of Christmas
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