yuletide

noun

ˈyül-ˌtīd How to pronounce yuletide (audio)
Definition of yuletidenext
as in Christmas
the season celebrating Christmas these days, as far as the stores are concerned, yuletide starts in September

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Recent Examples of yuletide When Polly and Lyman’s very liberal daughter Brooke (Melanie Lora) arrives in Palm Springs from New York, not merely for the holidays but bearing potential dynamite — a revealing family memoir — it’s guaranteed that politics won’t be the only bone of contention at this yuletide gathering. — David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2025 At the end of the year, the Centre will throw a yuletide birthday ball at the Pump Room to commemorate Austen’s actual date of birth on December 16. — Cat Sposato, AFAR Media, 17 Jan. 2025 Movies with that hint of yuletide but without all the usual Christmas trappings and lessons. — Bob Sassone, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2024 When December 2025 rolls around, Carey will likely make history as well with her yuletide carol. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for yuletide

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