christmas tree

Christ·mas tree

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Definitions of christmas tree words

countable noun christmas tree A Christmas tree is a fir tree, or an artificial tree that looks like a fir tree, which people put in their houses at Christmas and decorate with coloured lights and ornaments. 3
noun christmas tree an evergreen tree or an imitation of one, decorated as part of Christmas celebrations 3
noun christmas tree any of various trees or shrubs flowering at Christmas and used for decoration 3
noun christmas tree an evergreen or artificial tree hung with ornaments and lights at Christmastime 3
noun christmas tree A Christmas tree is a set of seals and valves to control production, fitted to the wellhead when the well has been completed. 3
noun christmas tree an evergreen tree decorated at Christmas with ornaments and lights. 1

before 1780

One of the 45% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1780-90

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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