1
: the period beginning four Sundays before Christmas and observed by some Christians as a season of prayer and fasting
2
a
: the coming of Christ at the Incarnation (see incarnation sense 3b(1))
b
3
not capitalized
: a coming into being or use
the advent of spring
the advent of pasteurization
the advent of personal computers
Examples of Advent in a Sentence
with the advent of the mass-produced automobile, the need for a better system of roads and highways soon became apparent
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John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
The fun Xmas tradition has made room for skin care, and this Molton Brown Advent Calendar will pamper your mom from head to toe.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 5 Nov. 2024
The most popular sets around the holidays and Cyber Week are Advent calendars and Lego flower bouquets.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
Amazon has more than 40% off bath mats, jar openers, hair styling tools 2024 beauty Advent calendars are already selling out!
—Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Advent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Advent. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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