Christmas tree

noun

an evergreen tree decorated at Christmas with ornaments and lights.
a control board or panel containing a variety of colored lights for indicating the status of various functions, elements, components, etc.
an elaborate arrangement of pipes, valves, etc., as for controlling the flow of oil or gas.

Christmas tree

noun

an evergreen tree or an imitation of one, decorated as part of Christmas celebrations
Also calledChristmas bush any of various trees or shrubs flowering at Christmas and used for decoration
another name for pohutukawa

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Word History and Origins

Origin of Christmas tree¹

An Americanism dating back to 1780–90

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I left … a little early to catch a flight, and when I landed, my phone was absolutely lighting up like a Christmas tree, just everyone calling and saying, “Oh, that was amazing. Congratulations.”

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The state alleges she purchased cellphones, smart watches, home renovations, furniture, home lawn services, gas cards, gift cards and an artificial Christmas tree with food bank funds.

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A council has planted a dozen Christmas trees in preparation for future festive celebrations.

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“Today” ratings perennially shoot up in December after the Christmas tree in Rockefeller Plaza goes up.

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“I leave my Christmas tree up all year long, decorated,” Kathi said.

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Christmastime Christo

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