noun

Christmastime

Christmastime (noun) means the period of the year around Christmas; the festive season. Example: “The streets are full of shoppers at christmastime.”

noun

The period of the year around Christmas; the festive season.

"The streets are full of shoppers at christmastime."

How to use Christmastime

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe Christmas season generally, rather than the single day.

Easily confused with

christmas →

Word forms

Christmastimes plural

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Etymology

From Christmas + time.

Synonyms

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Christmas Noel Yule Yuletide Christmastide

Related words

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Rhymes for Christmastime

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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