'twas

[ twuhz, twoz; unstressed twuhz ]

1. contraction of it was.

'twas

/ twɒz; twəz /

contraction of

1. it was

Usage Note

See contraction.

Example Sentences

So many contenders from the 2023 season alone: “Never Been Chris’d”! “Catch Me If You Claus”! “We’re Scrooged”! “Yuletide the Knot”! “Twas the Text Before Christmas”!

From Los Angeles Times

To an extent, twas ever thus – leaders of all parties try to ensure they build a party in their own image.

From BBC

And, when blocking a scene, Mac told a performer who had been called a twink, “Welcome to 35, you’re now a ’twas.”

From New York Times

Twas the night before Christmas in this offseason of doubt when news broke that the Mariners were adding a free-agent hitter that might provide some clout.

From Seattle Times

The first lady read the children “’Twas the Night Before Christmas,” as the president waved and flashed smiles at the children and their family members.

From Washington Times