New Year's Day

American

noun

January 1, celebrated as a holiday in many countries.

New Year's Day British

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of New Year's Day

Middle English word dating back to 1150–1200

Example Sentences

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The 41-year-old Englishman is set to replace Enzo Maresca, who left on New Year's Day.

From BBC

A woman whose body was pulled from the Santa Ana River in Orange County on New Year’s Day has been identified as 39-year-old Alejandra Ramirez Torres, coroner’s officials said.

From Los Angeles Times

It comes as officials in Switzerland said on Sunday that they had identified all 40 victims of the New Year's Day fire in a bar in Crans-Montana.

From BBC

After canceling live racing on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day due to heavy showers, Santa Anita Park also called off events on Saturday and Sunday.

From Los Angeles Times

Equities drifted lower to end the year last week, which was reduced to four trading sessions for the observance of New Year’s Day.

From Barron's

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