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christmas tree

1 of 1noun
/ˈkrɪsməs tri/
Forms:Christmas trees
1

a specific tree that is covered with lights and decorations and put in or outside houses at Christmas

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2

medium to tall fir of western North America having a conic crown and branches in tiers; leaves smell of orange when crushed

3

tall timber tree of central and southern Europe having a regular crown and grey bark

4

a terrestrial evergreen shrub or small tree of western Australia having brilliant yellow-orange flowers; parasitic on roots of grasses

5

Australian tree or shrub with red flowers; often used in Christmas decoration

6

the dashboard lights on a car that illuminate when there is a mechanical or electrical problem

  • My car's Christmas tree lit up after I ignored the oil change.
  • The mechanic said the Christmas tree was flashing because of a sensor issue.
  • Don't drive too long with the Christmas tree on; it could be serious.
  • I looked at the Christmas tree and realized I needed new brake pads.
  • After the accident, the Christmas tree was fully lit on the dashboard.