new year

American  

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.

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New Year British  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of new year

Middle English word dating back to 1150–1200

Example Sentences

Lewis and Ameila tied the knot during a virtual ceremony on New Year's Day in 2021.

From BBC

In the past few months, says Arton CEO Armand Arton, the firm has seen a rise in inquiries from the U.S., accelerating in the new year.

From Barron's

Elevated inflation is expected to spur Fed officials to leave a key interest rate unchanged on Jan. 28 after their first meeting of the new year.

From MarketWatch

Elevated inflation is expected to spur Fed officials to leave a key interest rate unchanged on Jan. 28 after their first meeting of the new year.

From MarketWatch

Others see a tough path ahead for the greenback, especially if the “sell America” trade gains momentum in the new year.

From MarketWatch