proper noun
Advent
The Christian season of preparation for Christmas.
The church lights a candle each Sunday during Advent.
Etymology
Latin ad- and venire express a coming or arrival. The Christian season looks ahead to the coming of Christ, particularly the birth celebrated at Christmas.
More examples
- Their family keeps an Advent calendar in the kitchen.
- The choir rehearses music for the first week of Advent.
- During Advent, the congregation prepares for Christmas.