Christmas tree
Americannoun
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an evergreen tree decorated at Christmas with ornaments and lights.
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a control board or panel containing a variety of colored lights for indicating the status of various functions, elements, components, etc.
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an elaborate arrangement of pipes, valves, etc., as for controlling the flow of oil or gas.
noun
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an evergreen tree or an imitation of one, decorated as part of Christmas celebrations
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Also called: Christmas bush. any of various trees or shrubs flowering at Christmas and used for decoration
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another name for pohutukawa
Etymology
Origin of Christmas tree
An Americanism dating back to 1780–90
Example Sentences
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The lawns often serve as activity centers where malls hold kid concerts, adult exercise classes and Christmas tree lighting events.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026
“I don’t want to be mean, but … the Christmas tree is up,” Sugarman continued, looking at the snap.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 20, 2026
One option is to rent a living Christmas tree rather than buying a cut one.
From BBC • Jan. 6, 2026
In recent weeks, the 63-year-old leftist has been dancing on stage at rallies, calmly strolling trade expos and attending Christmas tree lightings hand-in-hand with his wife.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 30, 2025
There was even a giant Christmas tree, sparkling with the flames of a hundred candles nestled on its branches.
From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi
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