Christmas tree

noun

1. an evergreen tree decorated at Christmas with ornaments and lights.
2. a control board or panel containing a variety of colored lights for indicating the status of various functions, elements, components, etc.
3. an elaborate arrangement of pipes, valves, etc., as for controlling the flow of oil or gas.

Christmas tree

noun

1. an evergreen tree or an imitation of one, decorated as part of Christmas celebrations
2. Also calledChristmas bush any of various trees or shrubs flowering at Christmas and used for decoration
3. another name for pohutukawa

Word History and Origins

Origin of Christmas tree¹

An Americanism dating back to 1780–90

Example Sentences

In Sacramento, one person saw ornaments on a Christmas tree sway, as did some blinds for less than a minute.

From Los Angeles Times

"I don't know where the Christmas tree is going to go."

From BBC

It has more than 24,000 lights and about 150 props - including LED Christmas trees, candy canes and angel wings.

From BBC

A couple whose huge Christmas tree has become a popular crowdpleaser have praised the public for continued support of charities at an annual lighting ceremony.

From BBC

In the video, Carey sits still on a dimly lighted set in front of Christmas trees and wearing her signature Santa Claus-inspired dress.

From Los Angeles Times