new year
noun
the year approaching or newly begun.
new year
Americannoun
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the year approaching or newly begun.
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(initial capital letters) the first day or few days of a year in any of various calendars.
New Year
British
noun
Etymology
Origin of new year
Middle English word dating back to 1150–1200
Example Sentences
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Elsewhere, exports from China and other developing countries in Asia rebounded from large declines in March, which the CPB attributed in part to the later timing of the Chinese New Year.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026
"No MBE was ever more deserved," hailed the annual report of December 1963, as Stannard was named in the Queen's New Year Honours list to mark her 25th year at the helm.
From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026
The 53-year-old, known for US crime series The Wire and police drama Luther, was awarded a knighthood in the New Year Honours for services to young people.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
Its revenue from domestic games rose a modest 6% in the first three months of 2026, as the timing of the Lunar New Year this year affected revenue recognition for the quarter.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
He shook hands with Dick and with Perry, wished them a Happy New Year, and waved them away into the dark.
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
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