yule

noun

ˈyül How to pronounce yule (audio)
variants often Yule
Synonyms of yulenext
: the feast of the nativity of Jesus Christ : christmas

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Indeed, the idea of a television yule log got its start there, too. — Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Dec. 2025 And going ventless isn’t just about cost; there are quantifiable health risks to living with an actual yule log. — Lisa Wood Shapiro, Wired News, 6 Jan. 2026 Netflix is throwing three new virtual yule logs into its holiday streaming queue. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 1 Dec. 2025 This meant that bonfires, yule logs and evergreen decorations were part of the festivities. — Bobbi Sutherland, The Conversation, 19 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for yule

Word History

Etymology

Middle English yol, from Old English geōl; akin to Old Norse jōl, a pagan midwinter festival

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of yule was before the 12th century

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yule clog
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“Yule.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yule. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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