New Year's Eve
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of New Year's Eve
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400
Example Sentences
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"Every time he did something fun, every time I would go and play with him and his ball or every time I came home, it was like New Year's Eve for him."
From BBC • May 18, 2026
The New York section would have street performers, live shows and a ride through a simulated Times Square with a New Year’s Eve ball drop.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
He is accused of starting a fire on New Year's Eve 2025 in the mountains overlooking the ritzy neighborhood.
From Barron's • May 4, 2026
“On New Year’s Eve 2024, the defendant was alone again,” federal prosecutors wrote in the 25-page brief.
From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026
They put us up at this fancy hotel near Times Square, where they drop the ball on New Year’s Eve.
From "The Million Dollar Shot" by Dan Gutman
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