New Year's Day

noun

January 1, celebrated as a holiday in many countries.

Origin of New Year's Day

Middle English word dating back to 1150–1200

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British Dictionary definitions for new year's day

New Year's Day

noun

Jan 1, celebrated as a holiday in many countriesOften (US and Canadian informal) shortened to: New Year's

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