New Year's Eve

American  

noun

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

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New Year's Eve British  

noun

1. 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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New Year's Eve

We tend to think of ambitious centerpiece proteins as the terrain of cold-weather holidays: the Thanksgiving turkey, the glazed ham or the New Year’s Eve prime rib.

From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2026

Thea Barratt, who runs Cramptons Sports Bar in Broadstairs, Kent, said: "I took more money than I did on New Year's Eve."

From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026

Some might associate sparkling wine mostly with special occasions, like wedding toasts or New Year’s Eve.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026

Then there's wildlife: a recent European study found Arctic migratory geese flew away from their sleeping sites in response to New Year's Eve fireworks and never returned.

From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026

“Nice way to spend New Year’s Eve, huh?” said Greene, sarcastically.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover