Christmastime

noun

Christ·​mas·​time ˈkri-sməs-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
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The Norwegian Lutheran university is well-known for its choir, whose Christmastime concert is the feature of the annual Christmasfest, which also includes traditional Lutheran foods—like the delicious Lefse with lingonberry jam and less delicious gelatinous whitefish dish Lutefisk. Emma Whitford, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025 The Holiday has maintained a sizable following since its original release, as its Christmastime setting has inspired consistent wintertime rewatches among rom-com fans. Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 1 Aug. 2025 Helen goes from Oktoberfest to Christmastime without missing a beat, with the Lighting of the Village kicking the festivities off in late November. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 23 July 2025 Their daughter died a few days after she was born, at Christmastime. Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 11 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for Christmastime

Word History

First Known Use

1607, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 10 Sep. 2025.

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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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