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

How To Propagate Easter Cactus These plants are incredibly easy to propagate. —Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2025

Here is what to know about the day to celebrate Irish heritage. 2025 holiday schedule: See full list of dates for Easter, Memorial Day, federal holidays, more Who was Saint Patrick? —Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 16 Mar. 2025

Great American Media has unveiled its lineup to celebrate Easter just over a month away. —Asher Notheis, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 15 Mar. 2025

Christmas, Easter, and Carnival alone attract thousands of visitors to the city each year. —Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025

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