Easter

noun

Eas·​ter ˈē-stər 

: a feast that commemorates Christ's resurrection and is observed with variations of date due to different calendars on the first Sunday after the paschal full moon

Examples of Easter in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In the week before Easter, New Mexico’s highways fill with people walking to the Santuario de Chimayó, a Catholic church. —Abe Streep, The New Yorker, 27 Dec. 2024

The Kardashian-Jenner family is known for going all out on every special occasion throughout the year — birthdays, Easter, anniversaries and more — but nothing compares to how the famous family celebrates the holiday season. —David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024

Other celebrities were constantly wearing iterations of the style, so much so that finding one in a paparazzi shot became akin to spotting Easter eggs throughout a movie. —Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 27 Dec. 2024

Ham And Noodle Casserole Anticipating a full house for Easter Sunday? —Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English estre, from Old English ēastre; akin to Old High German ōstarun (plural) Easter, Old English ēast east

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing Easter

• Easter basket
• Easter bunny
• Easter egg
• Easter lily
• Easter Monday

Kids Definition

Easter

noun

Eas·​ter ˈē-stər 

: a Christian holiday celebrating Christ's resurrection that is observed on the first Sunday following the first full moon on or after March 21