Christmastide

noun

Christ·​mas·​tide ˈkris-məs-ˌtīd How to pronounce Christmastide (audio)
: the festival season from Christmas Eve till after New Year's Day or especially in England till Epiphany

Examples of Christmastide in a Sentence

may everyone be filled with peace and joy, this Christmastide!

Word History

First Known Use

1590, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Christmastide was in 1590

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Cite this Entry

“Christmastide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Christmastide. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

Christmastide

noun
Christ·​mas·​tide ˈkris-mə-ˈstīd How to pronounce Christmastide (audio)
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