New Year's Eve

American

noun

the night of December 31, often celebrated with merrymaking to usher in the new year at midnight.

New Year's Eve British

noun

the evening of Dec 31, often celebrated with parties See also Hogmanay

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Etymology

Origin of New Year's Eve

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400

Example Sentences

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And it’s Miller who was seen dancing with Noem to “Ice, Ice Baby” at the Mar-a-Lago New Year’s Eve party.

From Salon • Mar. 6, 2026

In pictures taken at the time Trevor can be seen on stage with Barlow, including one documenting the pair in fancy dress on New Year's Eve.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

On New Year’s Eve, during my family’s stay, the hotel was teeming with visitors in black tie.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

Alibaba made its announcement after the close of half-day trading in Hong Kong, which was shortened due to Lunar New Year’s Eve.

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

His New Year’s Eve party was all anyone had talked about in the halls and before classes.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson

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