new year

noun

1. the year approaching or newly begun.

2. New Year's Day.

3. (initial capital letters),  the first day or few days of a year in any of various calendars.

New Year

noun

1. the first day or days of the year in various calendars, usually celebrated as a holiday

Word History and Origins

Origin of new year¹

Middle English word dating back to 1150–1200

Example Sentences

An teenager has been found guilty of murdering 16-year-old Harry Pitman, who was stabbed in the neck at a New Year's Eve event in north London.

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The city prioritizes adaptive recreation programs; hosts celebrations to honor Lunar New Year, Juneteenth and Diwali; and has an International Festival that recognizes the city’s diverse residents.

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There is a real chance that by the time the third Old Firm match is played at new year, it will be a third man in the Celtic dugout.

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He adds that there's potential for these guns to be used as firecrackers during other festivals and events, like when India wins a cricket match or during New Year.

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Sunday's rally at a Queens stadium came after early voting in the city of 8.5 million began the day before, with Election Day scheduled for November 4 and the new mayor taking office in the New Year.

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