Xmas
Example Sentences
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Half a century after Slade recorded their massive hit single Merry Xmas Everybody, Noddy Holder said strangers still ask him to shout his "It's Christmas" catchphrase.
From BBC • Dec. 9, 2023
The X in Xmas as an abbreviation for Christmas definitely does come from the Greek letter χ.
From Scientific American • Aug. 10, 2023
Everyone residing in Who-ville felt zealous concerning Xmas quite a lot … but the Grinch, you know, up on his snowy mountain perch, did NOT!
From Washington Post • Nov. 23, 2022
“We are in touch and exchange Xmas gifts every year!”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2022
My son adores playing with a doll I bought for him last Xmas.
From "The Pigman" by Paul Zindel
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.