Some Christians object to calling Christmas Xmas because Christ is left out.
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Xmas
/ˈkɹɪs.məs/
Synonyms for "xmas" (11 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (3)
Noun(3 words)
Strong matches (3)
Noun(3 words)
Related words (5)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: christmas, abbreviation, christmas day, christmastide, colloquial.
- Sentence evidence is available for xmas, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "xmas".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "xmas"
Keep "xmas" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "xmas" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "xmas", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "xmas" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
13 entriesabbreviationcolloquial languagefeast dayfete dayholidayholiday relatedholy day of obligationinformal languagelegal holidaynational holidaypublic holidayquarter dayseasonal
More specific
9 entriesChristmas DayChristmas EveChristmastideXmas captioningXmas relatedXmas shorthandXmas themedcontractioninitialism
Collocations
8 entriesXmas EveXmas cardXmas cardsXmas carolsXmas dinnerXmas lightsXmas seasonXmas tree
Inflections
1 entriesSample sentences
25 total sentences available.
It is the 22nd of March of 2015. Jeffrey and Francis from Jehovah's Witnesses have visited my door. They remind me of the last supper and death of JC on Nisan 14 on the Hebrew lunar calendar. Nisan 14 is the Memorial of JC every year. They invite me to their ceremony. Last week, Leo, Arnan, and I discuss that rabbits and eggs are pagan. Xmas is pagan, too.
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In the cloudy, yet sunny, afternoon was my third walk of the day, here on Lulu Island. I was at Yummy Slice pizzeria to drink a grey-can Diet Coke. I exercised with my hand grip strengthener at my table. Sachet the Gujarati and Navjot the Punjabi were the vendors. There were throngs of parents with their Eurasian kids, eating or ordering pizza. I visited Kin's Farm Market. The radio was playing Xmas songs. Leo, the Cantonese vendor who speaks also Mandarin, exclaimed, "Viktor, bā bái!" The fragrance of baked Japanese sweet potato, "yaki-imo" in Japanese, "rostita batato" in Esperanto, was tempting. There was a metallic rectangular oven with heated stones inside. The colourful fruits enthralled me. The durian was still so dear! Today is the 9th of December of 2024.
Source: tatoeba (12901992)
In ye Xmas and Whitsuntide Vacations, ye Scholars study at a rate of an hour and a Quarter each day & all yt go home have proportionable Tasks set them...
Source: wiktionary
Showing 4 of 25 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "xmas"?
Closest matches include christmas, abbreviation, christmas day, christmastide, colloquial.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "xmas"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.