Christmas card

noun

: a greeting card sent at Christmas

Examples of Christmas card in a Sentence

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Actors weren’t involved in all activities, but events were planned to keep guests having fun: ornament and cookie decorating, Christmas carol-oke, gift exchanges and Christmas card writing with some of the Hallmark artists. Emily Longeretta, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024 The independent investigators also reported that Welby and Smyth crossed paths at Christian holiday camps run by a British trust from 1975 to 1979 and exchanged Christmas cards for several years. Hannah Peart, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024 Each design is inspired by vintage Christmas cards and personal holiday moments, adding an extra layer of nostalgia to the experience. Rachel King, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024 Dave Martin, a Big Issue vendor who became homeless in 2011, has developed a close connection with the future king—the pair are known to exchange Christmas cards, and William once joined Martin to sell the magazine on the streets of London back in 2022. Isaac Bickerstaff, Glamour, 6 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Christmas card 

Word History

First Known Use

1860, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Christmas card was in 1860

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“Christmas card.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Christmas%20card. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.

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