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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The area is already a major tourist attraction, as well as a giant advertising platform with its bright screens, and is traditionally the setting for celebrations including New Year's Eve.
From Barron's • Jun. 27, 2026
After the market closed, the Times Square Ball that drops each New Year’s Eve instead rose to mark the occasion and was lighted in orangish-red colors to represent Mars.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 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
Though I do stick around for the New Year’s Eve party.
From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone
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