yuletide

noun

ˈyül-ˌtīd How to pronounce yuletide (audio)
Definition of yuletidenext
as in Christmas
the season celebrating Christmas these days, as far as the stores are concerned, yuletide starts in September

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Recent Examples of yuletide The song doesn’t have an overtly Christmas-y vibe, but late singer Freddie Mercury’s yearning, wistful vocals give it the feeling of sad-eyed holiday nostalgia so familiar from other blue Christmas yuletide classics. — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 23 Dec. 2025 The movie revolves around Jessica (Elizabeth Henstridge), a historian and Yuletide skeptic tasked with curating a Christmas exhibit celebrating the hotel’s rich holiday traditions. — Janey Tracey, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Dec. 2025 Calling all Yuletide fans Conductor Jack Everly has brought his outgoing sense of humor to the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra's beloved Christmas tradition — and its film series and many of its pops concerts — for decades now. — Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 18 Mar. 2026 Walking out of Oklahoma City’s Paycom Center on Christmas Day, the scoreboard overhead registering another resounding victory for the Spurs over the reigning NBA champions, Fox couldn’t help but be filled with the yuletide spirit. — Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 12 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for yuletide
Recent Examples of Synonyms for yuletide
Christmas
Noun
  • There is no doubt Leoni, who turns 19 shortly before Christmas, is a raw prospect, but the talent is obvious.
    — Andy Jones, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2025
  • Many of his workers rotate to different industries after the season is over, including making Christmas wreaths.
    — David Culver, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2025
Definition of Christmas

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