Easter

Pronunciation: /ˈiːstər/

Definitions of easter

noun a Christian festival celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ, held on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the northern spring equinox

Example Sentences

A1 I went to a church service on Easter Sunday.

A2 My family usually has an Easter egg hunt in the garden.

B1 Easter is a Christian holiday that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

B2 Many people enjoy decorating Easter eggs with colorful designs.

C1 The Easter Bunny is a popular symbol associated with the holiday.

C2 Some cultures have unique traditions and customs related to Easter celebrations.

Examples of easter in a Sentence

formal The Easter holiday commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

informal We're planning a big Easter egg hunt for the kids this weekend.

slang I can't wait to stuff my face with chocolate bunnies on Easter!

figurative The arrival of spring is like a new beginning, much like Easter symbolizes.

Grammatical Forms of easter

• plural: Easters
• comparative: more Easter
• superlative: most Easter
• present tense: celebrates Easter
• future tense: will celebrate Easter
• perfect tense: has celebrated Easter
• continuous tense: is celebrating Easter
• singular: Easter
• positive degree: Easter
• infinitive: to Easter
• gerund: celebrating Easter
• participle: celebrated Easter

Origin and Evolution of easter

First Known Use: 0750 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'Easter' is believed to have originated from the Old English word 'Ēastre', which was the name of a pagan goddess of spring and fertility.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'Easter' became associated with the Christian holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ, blending pagan and Christian traditions.