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New Year's Eve

American  

noun

  1. the night of December 31, often celebrated with merrymaking to usher in the new year at midnight.


New Year's Eve British  

noun

  1. the evening of Dec 31, often celebrated with parties See also Hogmanay

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of New Year's Eve

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400

Example Sentences

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He is accused of starting a fire on New Year's Eve 2025 in the mountains overlooking the ritzy neighborhood.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

America250 “is focused on delivering values-driven programming and events that educate, engage, and unite Americans,” the group’s spokeswoman said, adding that the group’s New Year’s Eve ball event was widely viewed around the world.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

John: A regular performer at the top, Grade One level for the past two years, but his win in a small race on New Year's Eve 2023 remains his only win over fences.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

And it’s Miller who was seen dancing with Noem to “Ice, Ice Baby” at the Mar-a-Lago New Year’s Eve party.

From Salon • Mar. 6, 2026

Mrs. Larkin was so distressed by the woman’s curse that by New Year’s Eve she had dark circles under her eyes and was of an overall irritable disposition.

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool

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