easter

IPA: ˈistɝ

Root Word: Easter

(Christianity)
A Christian feast commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ, celebrated on the first Sunday (and Monday) following the full moon that occurs on or next after the vernal equinox, ranging in most of Western Christianity (such as Protestantism and Roman Catholicism) from March 22 to April 25, and in Eastern Christianity (such as the Coptic Church and Eastern Orthodox Church) from April 4 to May 8.
Eastertide (“the period from Easter to Whitsun”).
(specifically, Roman Catholicism, dated, now chiefly figuratively) Usually preceded by an inflection of make: the act of receiving the Eucharist during Easter.
(paganism) A festival held in honour of the goddess Eostre or Ostara, celebrated at the vernal equinox or within the month of April; Eostre, Ostara.
(obsolete) The Jewish Passover.
A surname.
A strong easterly wind (a wind blowing from the east).
(UK, Ireland, law, education) Ellipsis of Easter term. [(law) The third term of the legal year, running from April to May, during which the upper courts of England and Wales, and Ireland, sit to hear cases.]

Examples of "easter" in Sentences

The Easter Bunny takes care of the eggs.
The brazier is used at the Easter Vigil.
The municipal holiday is the Easter Monday.
This is the text of the Easter Proclamation.
The regatta is often held on saturday before Easter.
The music is lost but was reworked in the Easter Oratorio.
The municipal holiday is the Monday after Octave of Easter.
The busiest times of the year for the choir are Christmas and Easter.
The Mignon chocolate egg is an Easter confectionery made by the Fazer company.
Still, the findings should not be taken as a license to overindulge in chocolate eggs and bunnies this Easter.