Christmastime

noun

Christ·​mas·​time ˈkris-məs-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
Recent Examples on the Web Throughout, paparazzi have trailed them strolling in the Grove at Christmastime, getting lunch at the Waldorf-Astoria, hiking, shopping at Whole Foods in Malibu, eating pizza. Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2024 Director Joe Dante’s 1984 horror comedy Gremlins saw a horde of frighteningly hilarious little monsters take over a small town at Christmastime, and film-goers ate it up — but hopefully not after midnight! John Russell, Peoplemag, 8 June 2024 The 671 Lincoln Ave. residence, 20 miles north of downtown Chicago, was the site for the Christmastime comedy in which 8-year-old Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin) defends the family home from burglars (Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern) after being left behind when his family leaves on vacation. Jireh Deng, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2024 Williams shares the same admiration for his town as well, especially at Christmastime. Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 22 May 2024 The eldest daughter might have disturbing memories of this Christmastime fight, and the conversation brought up some unresolved trauma. Amy Dickinson, Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2024 That’s coming out at Christmastime, and my brother already shot it with Jack Black. Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Mar. 2024 Add Earthy Accents Let nature and design unite in down-to-earth decor, even at Christmastime. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2024 That's bad news for most movies but not a slasher series: Indie horror icon Art the Clown (David Howard Thornton), the demonic silent villain with the face paint and mini top hat, returns in the third film for Christmastime shenanigans. Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 30 Jan. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1607, in the meaning defined above

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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 15 Jun. 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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