Synonyms for

Easter

Verb / ˈi:stɜ: / Another word for easter — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Easter is a Christian holiday that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Synonyms & similar words

easterly eastwind easter Pasch Passover

Synonyms by register

Formal

Resurrection Sunday Feast of the Resurrection Pascha

Informal

Easter Sunday the holiday spring break

Literary

Paschal festival Spring's renewal

Antonyms

beginning start origin creation genesis foundation

Common collocations

  • Easter eggs
  • Easter bunny
  • Easter Sunday
  • Easter holiday
  • Easter service
  • Easter basket
  • Easter traditions

Word family

noun Easter
adjective Paschal

Usage note

Primarily a religious holiday, but also widely celebrated secularly with traditions like Easter eggs and the Easter bunny.

Example sentences

  1. I dyed Easter eggs with my little sister.
  2. We went to church on Easter Sunday.
  3. The Easter bunny left candy in my basket.
  4. My mom made a delicious Easter ham.
  5. We decorated the house with bunnies and eggs for Easter.

Quotes

  • Easter is meant to be a symbol of hope, renewal, and new life. - Janine di Giovanni
  • Easter is very important to me, it's a second chance. - Reba McEntire
  • Easter spells out beauty, the rare beauty of new life. - S.D. Gordon

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