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I got a guitar when I was about 14, for a Christmas present, and went from there.
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Meaning of "Christmas present" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF CHRISTMAS PRESENT

Christmas present  [ˈkrɪsməs ˈprɛz ənt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CHRISTMAS PRESENT

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Christmas present is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES CHRISTMAS PRESENT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Christmas present

Gift

A gift or a present is an item given to someone without the expectation of payment. The gifted item should not be owned by the recipient. Although gift-giving might involve an expectation of reciprocity, a gift is meant to be free. In many countries, the act of mutually exchanging money, goods, etc. may sustain social relations and contribute to social cohesion. Economists have elaborated the economics of gift-giving into the notion of a gift economy. By extension the term gift can refer to anything that makes the other happier or less sad, especially as a favour, including forgiveness and kindness. Gifts are also first and foremost presented on occasions - birthdays and Christmas being the main examples.

Definition of Christmas present in the English dictionary

The definition of Christmas present in the dictionary is a present given at Christmas time, typically on Christmas Day.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CHRISTMAS PRESENT


connascent
kəˈneɪs ənt
conservant
kənˈsɜːv ənt
constringent
kənˈstrɪndʒ ənt
contabescent
ˌkɒntəˈbɛs ənt
corrodent
kəˈrəʊd ənt
energy-efficient
ˌɛnədʒɪɪˈfɪʃ ənt
equipotent
ˌiːkwɪˈpəʊt ənt
erodent
iːˈrəʊd ənt
frondescent
frɒnˈdɛs ənt
fuel-efficient
ˌfjuːəlɪˈfɪʃ ənt
student
ˈstjuːdənt
subsequent
ˈsʌbsɪkwənt
talent
ˈtælənt
torrent
ˈtɒrənt
tournament
ˈtʊənəmənt
transparent
trænsˈpærənt
treatment
ˈtriːtmənt
Vincent
ˈvɪnsənt
wasn´t
ˈwɒzənt
wouldn´t
ˈwʊdənt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CHRISTMAS PRESENT

Christmas card
Christmas carol
Christmas cracker
Christmas Day
Christmas decorations
Christmas dinner
Christmas disease
Christmas Eve
Christmas factor
Christmas hamper
Christmas Island
Christmas lights
Christmas ornament
Christmas party
Christmas pudding
Christmas rose
Christmas shopping
Christmas stocking
Christmas time
Christmas tree

WORDS THAT END LIKE CHRISTMAS PRESENT

absent
at present
birthday present
consent
copresent
dissent
for the present
historic present
historical present
leaving present
misrepresent
multipresent
omnipresent
present
re-present
represent
resent
sent
the present
wedding present

Synonyms and antonyms of Christmas present in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Christmas present» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CHRISTMAS PRESENT

Find out the translation of Christmas present to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Christmas present from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Christmas present» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

圣诞礼物
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Regalo de Navidad
570 millions of speakers

English

Christmas present
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

क्रिसमस वर्तमान
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

هدية عيد الميلاد
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Рождественский подарок
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

presente de Natal
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ক্রিসমাস উপহার
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

cadeau de Noël
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

hadiah Krismas
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Weihnachtsgeschenk
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

クリスマスプレゼント
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

크리스마스 선물
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Natal saiki
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Giáng sinh hiện nay
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கிறிஸ்துமஸ் தற்போது
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ख्रिसमस उपस्थित
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Yılbaşı hediyesi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

regalo di Natale
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Narodzenie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Різдвяний подарунок
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Cadou de Craciun
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Χριστουγεννιάτικο δώρο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Kersgeskenk
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

julklapp
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

julegave
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Christmas present

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CHRISTMAS PRESENT»

The term «Christmas present» is quite widely used and occupies the 39.501 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Principal search tendencies and common uses of Christmas present
List of principal searches undertaken by users to access our English online dictionary and most widely used expressions with the word «Christmas present».

FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CHRISTMAS PRESENT» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «Christmas present» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «Christmas present» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Christmas present

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7 QUOTES WITH «CHRISTMAS PRESENT»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Christmas present.
1
Sergio Aguero
I owe my life to my father. I remember that my first Christmas present was a ball. In the district where we lived, there weren't many kids who had one.
2
Pico Iyer
My Christmas present to myself each year is to see how much air travel can open up the world and take me to places as far from sheltered California and Japan as possible.
3
Kristina McMorris
Several years ago, I was creating a Christmas present for the family, a self-published cookbook featuring recipes my grandmother had collected and created over decades. While interviewing her for the biographical section, she began to talk about her courtship with my late grandfather.
4
Kimberley Nixon
I absolutely adore Agatha Christie; so much so that when I received a kitten for my Christmas present, I called her Agatha, and I already have a cat called Hercule!
5
Michael Scheuer
'The war in Iraq - if Osama was a Christian - it's the Christmas present he never would have expected.
6
Robin Trower
I got a guitar when I was about 14, for a Christmas present, and went from there.
7
Olivia Williams
The best Christmas present I got from my husband was a week to do whatever I wanted.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CHRISTMAS PRESENT»

Discover the use of Christmas present in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Christmas present and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Best Christmas Present in the World
When a letter is found in a secret drawer discussing a wonderful event that happened on Christmas during wartime in 1914, the finder of the letter returns it to the addressee who is living in a nursing home.
‎2004
2
The very best Christmas present
Despite Mr. Floogle's repeated attempts to get rid of the big orange cat that keeps turning up at his door, he is forced to admit to himself that he likes having it around.
Jim Razzi, 1988
3
Where Is Baby's Christmas Present?: A Lift-the-Flap Book/Lap ...
This adorable Spanish-language edition with interactive flaps will have readers playing along with this delightful game. This adorable board book is sure to make a great gift. Full color.
‎2014
4
Harvey Slumfenburger's Christmas Present
On discovering late Christmas Eve that he has forgotten to deliver one present, Santa Claus wearily makes his way in a variety of conveyances to the top of the Roly Poly Mountain to deliver it. Reissue.
‎2007
5
Marvin's Best Christmas Present Ever
Christmas is coming... ... and Marvin is worried.
Katherine Paterson, 1999
6
The Ghost of Christmas Present: A Novel
In true Dickensian holiday spirit, Patrick makes use of his old acting skills and his love of A Christmas Carol and takes to the streets in the guise of the Ghost of Christmas Present.
Scott Abbott, Amy Maude Swinton, 2012
7
The Impossible Christmas Present
What will the Ponytail Girls do next?
Bonnie Compton Hanson, 2004
8
Tinsel: A Search for America's Christmas Present
A heartfelt, hilarious look at the evolution of a half-trillion-dollar American holiday Hank Stuever turns his unerring eye for the idiosyncrasies of modern life to Frisco, Texas, a suburb at once all-American and completely itself, to tell ...
Hank Stuever, 2009
9
OLIVIA and the Christmas Present: with audio recording
Olivia has the best present for Ian, and she can’t wait to surprise him with it on Christmas morning. But Ian likes peeking at his presents, so Olivia must find the perfect hiding place.
‎2011
10
Christmas, Present
In this poignant, uplifting story, a woman calmly gathers her family around her to celebrate their lives together and to count their blessings.
Jacquelyn Mitchard, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CHRISTMAS PRESENT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Christmas present is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Northamptonshire dad ripped off housemate and stole son's …
A Wellingborough man who broke into his estranged wife's house to steal his son's Christmas present and took more than £7,000 from a ... «Northamptonshire Telegraph, Jul 15»
2
Mission Outreach receives $187000 grant for building improvements
Biggs said it would be a great Christmas present to everyone. Biggs said the Mission's services will not stop during the construction project. «WMC Action News 5, Jul 15»
3
Valley girl takes on leukemia with help from Taylor Swift's 'Bad Blood'
The 11-year-old was set to attend with her "bestest best friend Piper" after getting tickets as a Christmas present. As Naomi continues her fight, ... «ABC15 Arizona, Jul 15»
4
From Didier Ludot, Vintage Chic
“When I saw it, I said to my assistant, 'This is my Christmas present.”' The dress, called “Sarabande,” is estimated to sell for $5,600 to $8,900. «New York Times, Jul 15»
5
The Courage to Be Undocumented
He pawned his guitar so he could buy me a Christmas present, he wrote me poems and drew portraits of me. He was the sweet guy. «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
6
College football | Former Buckeye Noah Spence moves on from …
Ohio State delivers an early Christmas present to its fans, completing a perfect season with a win against Michigan. Tim May and Bill ... «Columbus Dispatch, Jul 15»
7
2 years after Whites Bridge burned, a new hope
“It was like the best Christmas present ever,” Byle said. The group also organized fundraisers to help pay for the project. Byle said the board ... «Sentinel-Standard, Jul 15»
8
July 4 and Alice: The Wonderlands of Freedom
... as a Christmas present two and a half years later. Result? Alice in Wonderland, one of the most cherished books in the history of literature. «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
9
Former Georgia Basketball Star Sundiata Gaines Lives a Second …
While there, he earned a chance in the NBA D-League for the 2009-2010 season and received a late Christmas present in January of 2010, ... «Dawn of the Dawg, Jul 15»
10
Vettel: Podium no Christmas present
Sebastian Vettel says his podium finish in the British Grand Prix was no "Christmas present", and that Ferrari deserved it despite its lack of pace ... «Motorsport.com, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Christmas present [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/christmas-present>. Apr 2024 ».
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