christmas
noun/ˈkrɪsməs/
Frequency rank: #995 most common English word
Meaning
The Christian festival held on December 25 to celebrate the birth of Jesus.
Example sentence
Every year, we decorate the house to celebrate christmas.
Synonyms & related words
- xmas
- noel
- yule
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