noun
Christmastime
Christmastime (noun) means the period of the year around Christmas; the festive season. Example: “The streets are full of shoppers at christmastime.”
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The period of the year around Christmas; the festive season.
"The streets are full of shoppers at christmastime."
How to use Christmastime
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe Christmas season generally, rather than the single day.
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Etymology
From Christmas + time.
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What does “Christmastime” mean?
The word “Christmastime” means the period of the year around Christmas; the festive season. In plain terms, the Christmas season generally, rather than the single day.
How do you use “Christmastime” in a sentence?
Here is “Christmastime” used in a sentence: “The streets are full of shoppers at christmastime.”
What part of speech is “Christmastime”?
“Christmastime” is a noun.
What is the meaning of Christmastime?
"Christmastime" (noun) means the period of the year around Christmas; the festive season.
