new year
noun
the year approaching or newly begun.
new year
Americannoun
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the year approaching or newly begun.
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(initial capital letters) the first day or few days of a year in any of various calendars.
New Year
British
noun
Etymology
Origin of new year
Middle English word dating back to 1150–1200
Example Sentences
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Elsewhere, exports from China and other developing countries in Asia rebounded from large declines in March, which the CPB attributed in part to the later timing of the Chinese New Year.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026
Sinfield's first challenge was in December 2020, and he and Burrow were both made CBEs in the New Year Honours list in December 2023.
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026
Their coach and several other teammates were recognised in the New Year Honours.
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026
Its revenue from domestic games rose a modest 6% in the first three months of 2026, as the timing of the Lunar New Year this year affected revenue recognition for the quarter.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
She should be telling me how cooking black-eyed peas and greens will bring us money in the New Year.
From "Ninth Ward" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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