Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
new year
noun
/njuː jɪər/
Definition
The period at which a new calendar year begins.
Examples
- We celebrated the New Year with friends and family.
- Many people make resolutions for the New Year to improve their lives.
- The fireworks at midnight mark the arrival of the New Year.
Meaning
New Year refers to the transition from one year to the next, celebrated in various cultures with traditions, resolutions, and festivities.
Synonyms
- New Year’s Day
- January 1st
- New Year’s Eve (the night before)
