New Year's Day
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of New Year's Day
Middle English word dating back to 1150–1200
Example Sentences
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Last year, the S&P 500 fell 4% between New Year’s Day and the end of April, before rallying hard through the summer.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 2026
Fast-forward to the 17th century, pretzels became commonplace in Germany, where necklaces adorned with the baked goods were worn by children on New Year’s Day to usher in good luck.
From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026
He had been locked up since New Year’s Day.
From Slate • Apr. 28, 2026
The company has also graced the opening ceremonies of the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City and even performed at 3 a.m. on New Year’s Day for the prince of Morocco in 1978.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026
It’s like a deliriously happy mob has formed, almost like it’s New Year’s Day or something.
From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick
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