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 calledChristmas bush any of various trees or shrubs flowering at Christmas and used for decoration
3. another name for pohutukawa

Word History and Origins

Origin of Christmas tree¹

An Americanism dating back to 1780–90

Example Sentences

A Cambridgeshire market town which became the centre of a global news story about its wonky Christmas tree last year has had this year's delivered – and it is a wonky one again.

From BBC

Charmaine, from Carmarthenshire, said: "I was hoping to put up my own Christmas tree this year. I just want somewhere to call home – that’s what everyone deserves, isn't it?"

From BBC

Robert F Kennedy Jr, vaccine sceptic and scion of the one of the most famous US political dynasties, was by the swanky pool bar of The Ben hotel, where a fake ice rink and Christmas tree greet guests.

From BBC

By the end of our conversation — during which I may be the only person to touch the potato pancakes being passed around the table — I’m ready to make like a Hallmark heroine, leave the big city behind and take over a struggling Christmas tree farm somewhere in Vermont.

From Los Angeles Times

There were always presents under the Christmas tree.

From Slate