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

The evangelical church had its first service on Easter in 2000 at the Hilton Hotel in Grapevine. —Jenna Sundel, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024

One piece of archival footage shows Stewart lambasting an employee behind the scenes for using a paring knife to cut an orange for Easter brunch. —Constance Grady, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024

Prominent snubs included such amazing structures at Angkor Wat in Cambodia, Stonehenge, and the Moai statues of Easter Island. —Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 4 Nov. 2024

Taylor Swift is all about Easter eggs and subtle details. —Hedy Phillips, People.com, 4 Nov. 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