(in the Christian religion) a Sunday in March or April when Christians celebrate the resurrection (= return to life) of Christ
Example:
- Easter services
- Many people attend an Easter service at their local church.
Extra examples:
- Easter is early this year.
- the Easter story in the Bible
the period that includes Easter Day and the days close to it
Example:
- the Easter holidays/vacation
Extra examples:
- Have a good Easter.
- I prefer to spend Easter at home.
- Our next holiday is at Easter.
- The house opens to the public at Easter.
- The library is closed over Easter.
- We usually go away for Easter.