yule

noun

ˈyül 

often capitalized

: the feast of the nativity of Jesus Christ : christmas

Examples of yule in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For Christmas, the Doctor (Gatwa) meets Joy (Coughlan) and discovers dinosaurs, dangers and a sack full of more (yule have to wait until the big day to find out what else). —Cameron K McEwan, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Dec. 2024

Towards the bottom of the list were cinnamon rolls, which had 10 percent of the votes, followed by cupcakes (8 percent), fruit cake (7 percent) and yule logs/Swiss rolls, which was a favorite among 4 percent of those surveyed. —Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024

To finish, guests can choose between Christmas yule log tree, Mont Blanc or Neal’s Yard British cheeses. —Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024

Buche de Noel, or yule log, came in first in California, Tennessee and Louisiana — while residents of Alaska, Vermont and Idaho searched for the ever-popular sugar cookie more than anything else. —Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English yol, from Old English geōl; akin to Old Norse jōl, a pagan midwinter festival

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for yule

• boule
• brule
• buhl
• cool
• drool
• fool
• ghoul
• mule
• pool
• poul
• rule
• school

Kids Definition

yule

noun

ˈyü(ə)l 

often capitalized

: christmas