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Christmastime

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noun Christ·mas·time \-ˌtīm\

Definition of Christmastime

  1. :  the Christmas season

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Examples of christmastime in a Sentence

  1. there are always lots of lights on the neighborhood's houses around Christmastime

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christmastime Synonyms

Synonyms
Christmastide, yuletide, Noel
Related Words
Advent; Christmas, nativity, Xmas, yule

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Christmastime

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noun Christ·mas·time \-ˌtīm\

Definition of Christmastime for English Language Learners

  • : the time of year when people get ready for and celebrate Christmas : Christmas day and the days and weeks before it

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