New Year's Eve

noun

the last day of the year (Freq. 3)

• Syn: ↑December 31

• Hypernyms: ↑day

• Hyponyms: ↑Hogmanay

• Part Holonyms: ↑December, ↑Dec

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noun

Usage: usually capitalized N&Y&E

Etymology: Middle English newe yeres even

: the eve of New Year's Day

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

[1350-1400; ME]

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New Year's Eve noun

The last day of the year, 31 December

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Main Entry: ↑new

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New Year’s Eve UK US noun [countable] [singular New Year’s Eve plural New Year’s Eves] ★★

the evening of 31st December, when many people celebrate with their family or friends by staying awake until midnight

Thesaurus: miscellaneous special days_hyponym

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New Year's Eve,

the night of December 31, often observed by celebrations welcoming the New Year.

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n. the last day of the year; in the modern Western calendar, December 31

■ the evening of this day, typically marked with a celebration

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noun, pl ⋯ Eves [count, noncount]

: December 31 : the last day of the year; especially : the evening of December 31

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ˌNew Year's ˈEve [New Year's Eve] (NAmE also ˈNew Year's) noun uncountable

31 December, especially the evening of that day

 

Example Bank:

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They celebrate New Year's Eve with parties and fireworks.

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They had a party on New Year's Eve.