Advertisement
Advertisement
Christmastide
[ kris-muhs-tahyd ]
noun
- the festival season from Christmas to after New Year's Day.
- the period from Christmas Eve to Epiphany, especially in England.
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of Christmastide1
Discover More
Example Sentences
It was also to such men that the revelry of Christmastide, Maytime, and the like were most precious.
A popular subject with the writers of burlesque for Christmastide has been the time-honoured one of Cinderella.
And at Christmastide Evelyn decked the great hall with holly and green boughs, and huge fires blazed on every hearth.
The good ship foundered two years ago last Christmastide, and father was foundered at the same time.
The Poem seems to halt here, and begin afresh with a description of Christmastide.
Advertisement
Word of the Day
[gal-uh-maw-free ]
Meaning and examplesStart each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!
By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse