Christmas

/ˈkɹɪsməs/name
High School
1

A festival or holiday commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ and incorporating various Christian, pre-Christian, pagan, and secular customs, which in Western Christianity is celebrated on December 25 (Christmas Day) in most places.

2

Ellipsis of Christmas season (“the period of time before and after Christmas Day, during which people prepare for and celebrate Christmas”); Christmastime.

3

An uninhabited mining community in Gila County, Arizona.

4

A census-designated place in Orange County, Florida.

5

An unincorporated community in Au Train Township, Alger County, Michigan.

6

An unincorporated community in Bolivar County, Mississippi.

7

A surname.

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Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

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Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

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Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

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Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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