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Christmas tree

noun

  1. an evergreen tree decorated at Christmas with ornaments and lights.

  2. a control board or panel containing a variety of colored lights for indicating the status of various functions, elements, components, etc.

  3. an elaborate arrangement of pipes, valves, etc., as for controlling the flow of oil or gas.



Christmas tree

noun

  1. an evergreen tree or an imitation of one, decorated as part of Christmas celebrations

  2. Also called: Christmas bush.any of various trees or shrubs flowering at Christmas and used for decoration

  3. another name for pohutukawa

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of Christmas tree1

An Americanism dating back to 1780–90
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Caruso told The Times that later this year, he plans to resume the Palisades Village annual Christmas tree and menorah lighting.

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That left his suppliers in the lurch and stranded thousands of artificial Christmas trees.

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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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