yuletide

noun

yule·​tide ˈyül-ˌtīd How to pronounce yuletide (audio)
variants or less commonly Yuletide
plural yuletides also Yuletides
Synonyms of yuletidenext
: the Christmas season : christmastide
families gathering at yuletide
Come Yuletide, the balsam fir is a prime choice for the role of Christmas tree.—Neal Clark
—often used before another noun
the yuletide season
yuletide celebrations

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Examples of yuletide in a Sentence

these days, as far as the stores are concerned, yuletide starts in September
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Unsure of when to pack away your yuletide decor? — Steven John, Architectural Digest, 25 Dec. 2025 Barack Obama shared a new photo with his wife Michelle to spread some yuletide cheer. — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 25 Dec. 2025 As the name suggests, ‘Yuletide’ Camellia flowers bloom around the holidays. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2025 The winter holiday season brings festive gatherings, time with loved ones, and plenty of classic yuletide food and drinks. — Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 23 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for yuletide

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of yuletide was in the 15th century

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“Yuletide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yuletide. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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yuletide

noun
yule·​tide ˈyü(ə)l-ˌtīd How to pronounce yuletide (audio)
often capitalized
: the Christmas season

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