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

Sales at U.S. retailers bounced back in February after a brief weak spell, suggesting the economy is still expanding at a decent pace despite a turbulent start to the new year.

From MarketWatch

The RatingDog reading contrasted with a competing gauge released Tuesday by China’s National Bureau of Statistics, which showed that factory activity expanded at its fastest pace in a year, buoyed by robust demand and a rebound in production following disruptions stemming from the Lunar New Year holiday.

From The Wall Street Journal

Towards the end of March, Iranians celebrated Nowruz, the Persian new year festival that marks the spring equinox and is often a time when families get together.

From BBC

Separate government data released Tuesday showed that industrial output fell 2.1% month-on-month in February, following a 4.3% increase in January when demand was boosted ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday.

From The Wall Street Journal

Raspberry Pi RPI 25.05%increase; green up pointing triangle shares rose after the low-cost computer maker reported a rise in revenue in 2025 and continuing demand in the new year.

From The Wall Street Journal