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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At the same time, the Florida park will debut its Christmastime fireworks, parade and themed character meet-and-greets. Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2024 Highlights of the event include special entertainment like Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas Parade, Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Show, Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration stage show, and character greetings and dance parties not offered on regular park days. Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024 How to Tell Thanksgiving Cactus from Christmas Cactus Tips to Get Your Christmas Cactus to Bloom Encourage your Christmas cactus to flower at Christmastime or at some point in the winter with these tips. Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2024 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 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 22 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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