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New Year's Day

noun

  1. January 1, celebrated as a holiday in many countries.

New Year's Day

noun

  1. Jan 1, celebrated as a holiday in many countries Often (US and Canadian informal) shortened toNew Year's

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Word History and Origins

Origin of New Year's Day1

Middle English word dating back to 1150–1200

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Example Sentences

The useful life of this philanthropist came to an end on New Years Day, 1839.

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