Xmas

UK
/ˈɛksməs/
US
/ˈɛksməs/

Translations

Xmasnoun
Xmases
pl
UK
/ˈɛksməs/
US
/ˈɛksməs/
Xmas is a time for family gatherings and celebrations.
Рождество - это время семейных встреч и праздников.
Xmasproper noun
UK
/ˈkrɪs.məs/
US
/ˈkrɪs.məs/
“Xmas” is most commonly used as a proper noun, standing for the holiday Christmas.
Xmasadjective
Used attributively (e.g., “Xmas card”) to describe something relating to Christmas.

Definitions

Xmasnoun
An informal, sometimes countable reference to the Christmas holiday, usually in plural when referring to more than one celebration.
We’ve spent the last three Xmases with my in-laws.
Xmasproper noun
A common abbreviation for Christmas, the Christian festival observed on 25 December commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ.
Merry Xmas! I hope you enjoy the holidays.
Xmasadjective
Relating to or characteristic of Christmas.
The shop was filled with bright Xmas decorations.