New Year's Eve

noun

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

New Year's Eve

noun

the evening of Dec 31, often celebrated with parties See also Hogmanay

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Word History and Origins

Origin of New Year's Eve¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400

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Amy was particularly annoyed by a text she says Mr Adler sent to her, featuring a picture of him celebrating New Year's Eve on a tropical beach in Bali.

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The Dutch parliament has voted to ban people buying and setting off fireworks, but not until after next New Year's Eve.

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Last New Year's Eve, two people were killed and 1,162 people needed emergency treatment for a range of injuries including burns and eye damage.

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The awkward compromise of delaying the ban until New Year's Eve 2026 has led to fears of a final night of legalised mayhem.

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A survey of union members suggested four out of 10 officers preferred not to work on New Year's Eve because of the severe safety risks.

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