Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
new-year-resolution
noun
/ˈnjuː jɪr ˌrɛzəˈluːʃən/
Definition
A promise or goal that a person makes at the beginning of a new year to improve their life or behavior.
Examples
- Many people set a new year resolution to exercise more regularly.
- This year, my new year resolution is to read one book each month.
- Last year, my new year resolution was to drink more water daily.
Meaning
New Year’s resolutions are commitments to personal goals, projects, or the reforming of habits, often made at the start of the year.
Synonyms
- goal
- commitment
- resolution
