Phrase Hound found 63 phrases and 28 compound words that contain easter. The most common are listed below. Open easter in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 63
- Easter IslandAn island in the South Pacific, belonging to Chile and famous for its moai monuments.
- Easter eggA dyed or decorated egg, traditionally associated with Easter and, in the Western European tradition, sometimes hidden for children to find.
- Easter SundayA Christian religious moveable holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.
- happy EasterAn expression used during Easter to wish someone a happy time.
- Easter MondayThe Monday after Easter Sunday; a bank holiday in Britain and a holiday in many other places.
- Easter BunnyA symbolic rabbit sometimes depicted delivering Easter eggs to children.
- Easter DayEaster Sunday, the Christian holiday commemorating the Resurrection.
- Easter WeekThe week after Holy Week, starting on Easter Sunday, containing Easter Monday, and going on through to Easter Saturday.
- Easter eggsplural of Easter egg: A dyed or decorated egg, traditionally associated with Easter and, in the Western European tradition, sometimes hidden for children to find.
- Easter RisingA failed rebellion by Irish republicans against British rule in Ireland during Easter Week in 1916 that ultimately paved the way for Irish independence.
- Easter egg huntA common festive activity held at Easter, where Easter eggs are hidden outdoors or indoors for children to run around and seek (sometimes held as a contest to see who can collect the most eggs).
- Easter FridayThe Friday after Easter Sunday, a holy day in Christianity.
- Easter SaturdayThe Saturday after Easter Sunday, a holy day in Christianity.
- Easter ThursdayThe Thursday after Easter Sunday, a holy day in Christianity.
- Easter TuesdayThe Tuesday after Easter Sunday, a holy day in Christianity.
- Easter WednesdayThe Wednesday after Easter Sunday, a holy day in Christianity.
- Easter lilyLilium longiflorum, a species of flowering plant in the lily family associated with Easter.
- Easter termSynonym of Paschal term (“the fourteenth day of the first lunar month of spring, formerly used in calculating dates”).
- Easter RabbitSynonym of Easter Bunny: A symbolic rabbit sometimes depicted delivering Easter eggs to children.
- Easter RossA loosely defined area in the east of Ross and Cromarty, now part of Highland council area, Scotland.
- High EasterA village and civil parish in Uttlesford district, Essex, England (OS grid ref TL6214).
- Easter cactusA type of cactus grown as an ornamental plant, Schlumbergera gaertneri.
- Easter Bunniesplural of Easter Bunny: A symbolic rabbit sometimes depicted delivering Easter eggs to children.
- down-easterOne living down east; a New Englander, especially an inhabitant of Maine or a Maritimer.
- Easter basketA basket containing foods that are traditionally forbidden during Lent (meat, eggs, and dairy products), blessed by a priest for breaking the Lenten fast.
Compound words 28
- EastermonthThe typical month of the Paschal cycle; Paschal month; the month in which Easter typically occurs; April.
- Easterfestthe festivities and events associated with the Easter holiday; Easter celebration
- EastertimeThe time during which Easter takes place; the Easter season.
- CheasterA person who attends religious services only twice a year, at Christmas and Easter.
- ChreasterA Christian who does not frequently attend church, attending only on the major holidays of Christmas and Easter.
- Easteryof or pertaining to Easter
- cotoneasterAny of several erect or creeping shrubs, of the genus Cotoneaster, that have pinkish flowers and red berries.
- easternerA native or inhabitant of the east of a region (or of the world as a whole), such as one of the eastern United States.
- EasterlingA native of the East; an Easterner.
- EasterbrookA surname from Middle English.