Easter

noun

Eas·​ter ˈē-stər 

: a feast that commemorates Christ's resurrection and is observed with variations of date due to different calendars on the first Sunday after the paschal full moon

Examples of Easter in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

American Veterans, Donation Town and Easter Seals are just a few options when considering donations. —Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Dec. 2024

American Airlines’ nonstop flight from New York to Paris during Easter week 2025 was $1,104 in coach and $3,038 in the airline’s Flagship Business class. —Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 14 Dec. 2024

All the Netflix themed Yule Log streams include Easter Eggs and bits of animation inspired by the shows along the way. —James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024

Netflix has outfitted each yule log with Easter eggs for eagle-eyed fans. —Todd Spangler, Variety, 13 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English estre, from Old English ēastre; akin to Old High German ōstarun (plural) Easter, Old English ēast east

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing Easter

• Easter basket
• Easter bunny
• Easter egg
• Easter lily
• Easter Monday

Kids Definition

Easter

noun

Eas·​ter ˈē-stər 

: a Christian holiday celebrating Christ's resurrection that is observed on the first Sunday following the first full moon on or after March 21