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 Unsure of when to pack away your yuletide decor? — Steven John, Architectural Digest, 25 Dec. 2025 The winter holiday season brings festive gatherings, time with loved ones, and plenty of classic yuletide food and drinks. — Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 23 Dec. 2025 The song doesn’t have an overtly Christmas-y vibe, but late singer Freddie Mercury’s yearning, wistful vocals give it the feeling of sad-eyed holiday nostalgia so familiar from other blue Christmas yuletide classics. — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 23 Dec. 2025 The movie revolves around Jessica (Elizabeth Henstridge), a historian and Yuletide skeptic tasked with curating a Christmas exhibit celebrating the hotel’s rich holiday traditions. — Janey Tracey, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for yuletide
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Christmas
Noun
  • There is no doubt Leoni, who turns 19 shortly before Christmas, is a raw prospect, but the talent is obvious.
    — Andy Jones, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2025
  • Many of his workers rotate to different industries after the season is over, including making Christmas wreaths.
    — David Culver, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2025
Definition of Christmas

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