Xmas (Noun)
Meaning
A Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Christ; a quarter day in England, Wales, and Ireland.
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- We decorated the house with lights and ornaments for Xmas.
- In England, Xmas is one of the quarter days when rent is traditionally due.
- The family always gathers together on Xmas morning to exchange gifts.
- The church held a special Xmas service to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.
- As Xmas falls on a Sunday this year, the holiday weekend will be particularly busy.