Cool MateMeaning of Christmas
In simple words: A holiday in December celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ.
Christmas in a sentence
- We decorate our house every year for Christmas.
- Children look forward to receiving gifts on Christmas.
- The city lights up beautifully during Christmas festivities.
- Many families gather for a big dinner on Christmas Day.
How to use Christmas
Used primarily in English-speaking countries. It's a festive period, often celebrated with family gatherings, gifts, and decorations. Can also refer to cultural events outside religious contexts.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'Christ' and 'mass' together, as in a church service to celebrate Jesus.
Related words
Collocations with Christmas
- Christmas tree
- Christmas gift
- Christmas party
- Christmas dinner
- Christmas lights
Synonyms for Christmas
- Yule
- Noel
- Xmas
Common mistakes with Christmas
- Confused with other winter holidays like Hanukkah or New Year.
- Spelling mistakes like 'Christmass'.
- Using as a verb, e.g., 'to Christmas' instead of 'celebrate Christmas'.
Christmas appears in
Christmas in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
عيد الميلاد
عيد في ديسمبر يحتفل بميلاد يسوع المسيح.
- Bengaliবাংলা
ক্রিসমাস
যিশু খ্রিস্টের জন্মদিন উপলক্ষে ডিসেম্বরে পালিত একটি উৎসব।
- GermanDeutsch
Weihnachten
Ein Feiertag im Dezember, an dem die Geburt Jesu Christi gefeiert wird.
- SpanishEspañol
Navidad
Una fiesta en diciembre que celebra el nacimiento de Jesucristo.
- Persianفارسی
کریسمس
یک تعطیلات در دسامبر که زادروز عیسی مسیح را جشن میگیرد.
- FrenchFrançais
Noël
Une fête en décembre qui célèbre la naissance de Jésus-Christ.
- Hindiहिन्दी
क्रिसमस
ईसा मसीह के जन्म का जश्न मनाने वाली दिसंबर की एक छुट्टी।
- ItalianItaliano
Natale
Una festa a dicembre che celebra la nascita di Gesù Cristo.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Natal
Um feriado em dezembro que celebra o nascimento de Jesus Cristo.
- RussianРусский
Рождество
Праздник в декабре в честь рождения Иисуса Христа.
- Urduاردو
کرسمس
دسمبر میں حضرت عیسیٰ علیہ السلام کی پیدائش کی خوشی میں منایا جانے والا ایک تہوار۔
- Chinese中文
Christmas
一个在12月庆祝耶稣基督诞生的节日。
More words like Christmas
- AddressA1
details of where somebody lives or works and where letters, etc. can be sent
- Not even a trace of __
There is absolutely nothing remaining.
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Indicates that someone has been absent for a considerable time.
- I should have known
Expresses regret for not recognizing something sooner.
- There'd come a day
An expression indicating that a future time will arrive.
- When you'd be gone
A time in the future when someone will not be present.
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Frequently asked questions about Christmas
What does Christmas mean?
A holiday in December celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ.
What is the definition of Christmas?
A Christian holiday on December 25th celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ.
How do you use Christmas in a sentence?
We decorate our house every year for Christmas.
Can you give another example of Christmas?
Children look forward to receiving gifts on Christmas.
What are synonyms for Christmas?
Common alternatives include Yule, Noel, Xmas.
What is the opposite of Christmas?
Opposite meanings include Ordinary, Regular.
What words go with Christmas?
It commonly pairs with Christmas tree, Christmas gift, Christmas party, Christmas dinner, Christmas lights.
What are common mistakes when using Christmas?
Confused with other winter holidays like Hanukkah or New Year. Spelling mistakes like 'Christmass'. Using as a verb, e.g., 'to Christmas' instead of 'celebrate Christmas'.
How do you pronounce Christmas?
US: //ˈkrɪs.məs//, UK: //ˈkrɪs.məs//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Christmas?
Used primarily in English-speaking countries. It's a festive period, often celebrated with family gatherings, gifts, and decorations. Can also refer to cultural events outside religious contexts.