Christmas tree
noun
plural Christmas trees
1
: a usually evergreen tree decorated at Christmas
2
: an oil-well control device consisting of an assembly of fittings placed at the top of the well
3
drag racing
: a set of paired colored lights arranged in two columns on a vertical pole in front of the starting line and used for starting a race
Lights on top of the Christmas tree tell the drivers to enter the staging area. Larger yellow lights mean, "get ready." The green light means "go!"—
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We hung the lights on the Christmas tree.
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In the center is a large Magnolia tree, which Dorantes plans to turn into the garden’s Christmas tree this winter.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
In the fall, before its Christmas tree sales begin, Goebel Farms has pumpkins for sale and a corn maze to explore.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 5 Sep. 2025
During the holidays, a massive Christmas tree illuminates the space.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
After the apple and pumpkin seasons, O’Halloran’s pivots to selling Christmas trees, Rodriguez said.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
In the fall, before its Christmas tree sales begin, Goebel Farms has pumpkins for sale and a corn maze to explore.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 5 Sep. 2025
During the holidays, a massive Christmas tree illuminates the space.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
After the apple and pumpkin seasons, O’Halloran’s pivots to selling Christmas trees, Rodriguez said.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 1 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for Christmas tree
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“Christmas tree.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Christmas%20tree. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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