ad·vent /ˈædˌvɛnt/ noun
1 [singular] : the time when something begins or arrives : the first appearance of something
▪ the advent of spring ▪ the advent of the printing press ▪ the advent of personal computers 2 Advent [noncount] in the Christian religion : the period of time beginning four Sundays before Christmas
▪ Our church is holding some special services during Advent.
▪ the advent of spring ▪ the advent of the printing press ▪ the advent of personal computers
▪ Our church is holding some special services during Advent.
