Synonyms

Christmas Eve

American

noun

the evening or the day preceding Christmas.

Christmas Eve British

noun

the evening or the whole day before Christmas Day

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Etymology

Origin of Christmas Eve

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400

Example Sentences

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Groq’s staff learned that their CEO and other top leaders were decamping for the chip giant on Christmas Eve.

From The Wall Street Journal

Police had accepted his alibi and, on Christmas Eve, told McCullagh he was no longer viewed as a suspect.

From BBC

On Christmas Eve 2022, her asked for £150 for a car tyre, telling her if she did not help him he wouldn't visit her on Boxing Day.

From BBC

On Christmas Eve 2024, a mechanical problem prompted the evacuation of skiers from a lift.

From The Wall Street Journal

My father left my mother with five young children on Christmas Eve 1978.

From Barron's

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