Christmas

Christ·mas

noun, often attributive \ˈkris-məs\

Definition of CHRISTMAS

1

: a Christian feast on December 25 or among some Eastern Orthodox Christians on January 7 that commemorates the birth of Christ and is usually observed as a legal holiday

2

: christmastide

— Christ·mas·sy or Christ·masy \-mə-sē\ adjective

Examples of CHRISTMAS

1. We're spending Christmas with my parents.
2. We had a very happy Christmas this year.
3. I wish you all a merry Christmas.

Origin of CHRISTMAS

Middle English Christemasse, from Old English Cristes mæsse, literally, Christ's mass

First Known Use: before 12th century

Rhymes with CHRISTMAS

isthmus