noun
- a Christian holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ, typically observed on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the spring equinox
Usage: capitalized when referring to the holiday
Examples
- We always have a big family dinner on Easter.
- The children hunted for Easter eggs in the backyard.
- Easter falls on a different date each year.
- Many people attend church services on Easter morning.
- She bought a new dress to wear for Easter.
- The Easter bunny is a popular symbol of the holiday.
- Easter marks the end of the Lenten season for many Christians.