new year
the year approaching or newly begun.
(initial capital letters) the first day or few days of a year in any of various calendars.
Origin of new year
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How to use new year in a sentence
With the new years reading I begin life with fresh hope to attain a greater height in the study of God and his works.
The Chautauquan, Vol. III, December 1882 | The Chautauquan Literary and Scientific CircleBy the last of the month, they were eagerly planning with Mr. Fabian for the new years school work in art and decoration.
Polly in New York | Lillian Elizabeth RoyThe board presented it to me on New-years morning, Mr Sowerberry.
Oliver Twist, Vol. I (of 3) | Charles DickensThese New-years Gifts for these many years he thinks scorn to receive, and bids them carry them away again till another time.
After that it all fades off like, and the new years come with a strange look, being the years of a new life.
Man and Wife | Wilkie Collins
British Dictionary definitions for New Year
the first day or days of the year in various calendars, usually celebrated as a holiday
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