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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Imagine that it’s New Year’s Day and you’re trying to predict the stock market’s performance for the first half of 2026.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026
Ahead of the event, Pyrotecnico told AFP they were aiming to break the world record for the largest firework display, which was set on New Year's Day 2016 in the Philippines with around 810,000 fireworks.
From Barron's ● Jul. 6, 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
The 41-year-old replaced Enzo Maresca, who left on New Year's Day, but Saturday's home defeat by Manchester United has left Chelsea seven points behind fifth-placed Liverpool.
From BBC ● Apr. 20, 2026
We’re at Uncle Caleb’s house for our traditional New Year’s Day meal.
From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King
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