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Easter vocabulary words for spring

This list collects vocabulary for talking about Easter, covering its religious meaning, like resurrection and vigil, and its springtime traditions, like egg hunts, baskets, and blooming tulips. It works well for classroom vocabulary practice or family conversation around the holiday.

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Easter vocabulary words for spring

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resurrectionnounThe act of rising from the dead, or a figurative return to life, popularity, or use after a period of decline.In Christian belief, the resurrection of Jesus is celebrated on Easter Sunday.
Lentproper nounThe Christian season of fasting and reflection lasting about forty days before Easter.Many Christians give up a favorite food or habit during Lent.
lilynounA tall plant with large, often trumpet-shaped, fragrant flowers grown from a bulb.White lilies filled the vase on the table at the wedding reception.
bonnetnounA hat, often tied under the chin, traditionally worn by babies or women, or, in British English, a car's hood.The baby wore a soft bonnet to keep her head warm in the stroller.
basketnounA container made of woven material, such as wicker or wire, used for carrying or holding things.She filled the basket with fresh apples from the orchard.
bunnynounAn informal, affectionate word for a rabbit, especially a young one.The toddler giggled as a bunny hopped across the garden lawn.
chicknounA young bird, especially a baby chicken, recently hatched from an egg.The hen led her fluffy yellow chicks across the yard to find food.
eggnounAn oval reproductive body laid by a female bird, reptile, or other animal, often eaten as food.She cracked an egg into the pan and watched it sizzle.
springnounThe season between winter and summer when plants begin to grow and temperatures rise.Cherry blossoms bloom across the entire city every single spring.
hatchverbTo emerge from an egg, or for an egg to break open and release its young.The chicks hatched three weeks after the hen began sitting on the eggs.
pasteladjectivePale and soft in color, rather than bright or dark.The nursery walls were painted a pastel shade of pale yellow.
processionnounA group of people or vehicles moving forward in an orderly line, often as part of a ceremony.A long procession of mourners followed the coffin through the streets.
vigilnounA period of staying awake and watchful, often at night, especially to keep watch, pray, or show support during a difficult time.Neighbors held a candlelight vigil outside the hospital to support the injured firefighters.
hallelujahinterjectionAn exclamation of praise, joy, or thanksgiving, especially in religious worship.The congregation shouted "Hallelujah!" as the choir finished its final hymn.
renewalnounThe act of extending, restoring, or resuming something that had expired or lapsed.The lease is up for renewal next month, so we need to decide whether to stay.
tombnounA grave or burial chamber, especially one marked by a monument or structure.Tourists lined up for hours to see the ancient pharaoh's tomb.
palmnounThe inner surface of the hand between the wrist and the fingers.She held the small seashell flat in her palm to show the children.
hymnnounA religious song of praise or worship, typically sung during a church service.The congregation stood to sing the opening hymn together.
blessingnounSomething that brings happiness, help, or good fortune, or a prayer asking for divine favor.Having supportive neighbors was a real blessing during the difficult winter.
feastnounA large, elaborate meal, often prepared to celebrate a special occasion.The family gathered for a holiday feast with turkey, stuffing, and pie.
tulipnounA spring-flowering bulb plant with a single cup-shaped flower on a tall, smooth stem.Rows of red and yellow tulips lined the path through the botanical garden.
daffodilnounA spring flower with a trumpet-shaped yellow or white center surrounded by petals.Rows of daffodils bloomed along the garden path in early spring.
huntverbTo pursue and kill wild animals for food, sport, or to control their population.Wolves hunt in packs, working together to bring down larger prey.
decorateverbTo make a place or object more attractive by adding ornamental features.They decorated the hall with balloons and streamers for the birthday party.
celebrationnounAn event or activity held to mark a special occasion with enjoyment.The whole neighborhood joined the celebration for the town's centennial.
traditionnounA long-established custom or belief passed down within a family, group, or culture.Baking bread together every Sunday has become a tradition in our family.
sunrisenounThe time of day when the sun first appears above the horizon in the morning.We woke early to watch the sunrise over the mountains.
faithnounComplete trust or confidence in someone or something, or strong religious belief.She has always had faith in her brother's ability to fix any engine.
joynounA feeling of great happiness and delight.The children's laughter filled the house with joy on Christmas morning.
bloomnounA flower, especially one that has fully opened, or the state or period of flowering.The garden was covered in bright red blooms by the middle of June.

Religious and springtime words together

Easter vocabulary tends to fall into two groups. Words like resurrection, lent, vigil, tomb, and hallelujah connect to the holiday's religious origins, while words like bunny, basket, hunt, tulip, and pastel connect to its springtime traditions. Both groups appear together in most Easter vocabulary lists because the holiday blends the two.

Frequently asked questions

What does resurrection mean in the context of Easter?

Resurrection refers to rising from death to life again, which is the central event Christians commemorate at Easter.