Christmas tree
noun
plural Christmas trees
1
: a usually evergreen tree decorated at Christmas
2
: an oil-well control device consisting of an assembly of fittings placed at the top of the well
3
drag racing
: a set of paired colored lights arranged in two columns on a vertical pole in front of the starting line and used for starting a race
Lights on top of the Christmas tree tell the drivers to enter the staging area. Larger yellow lights mean, "get ready." The green light means "go!"—
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We hung the lights on the Christmas tree.
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The backstory There's not a single traffic light on the island, only one school for kindergarten through 12th grade, and 30 miles of paved roads—many lined with towering Cook Pine trees (resembling tall Christmas trees).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026
Each year, Jones’ family takes a photo in pajamas in front of their Christmas tree.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2026
Every season is filled with activities as well, such as animals to see, fall fun, pumpkins, Christmas trees for sale, firewood and a makeover of the gift shop for the seasons, artfully decorated and brimming with artisan goods.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 20 May 2026
That includes things like free Christmas tree–cutting permits for fourth graders (now with a $2.50 fee!) and timed entry tickets to national parks, introduced in 2021, which are nominally free but have a $2 processing fee.
—Heather Hansman, Wired News, 19 May 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026
Each year, Jones’ family takes a photo in pajamas in front of their Christmas tree.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2026
Every season is filled with activities as well, such as animals to see, fall fun, pumpkins, Christmas trees for sale, firewood and a makeover of the gift shop for the seasons, artfully decorated and brimming with artisan goods.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 20 May 2026
That includes things like free Christmas tree–cutting permits for fourth graders (now with a $2.50 fee!) and timed entry tickets to national parks, introduced in 2021, which are nominally free but have a $2 processing fee.
—Heather Hansman, Wired News, 19 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for Christmas tree
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“Christmas tree.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Christmas%20tree. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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