Definition

Noun: - The last day of the year: The final day of the calendar year, December 31st, often marked by celebrations and countdowns to midnight.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • We host a large party every New Year's Eve.
  • The city has spectacular fireworks on New Year's Eve.

Advanced Usage

• "to see in the New Year": To celebrate the arrival of the new year at midnight on New Year's Eve.
  • We gathered in the square to see in the New Year.

Variants and Related Words

• New Year's Day (n): The first day of the year, January 1st.
  • We relax at home on New Year's Day.

Synonyms

• December 31st: The specific calendar date.
• Hogmanay (n, chiefly Scottish): The Scottish name for the last day of the year and its celebrations.

Related Phrases

• New Year's resolution: A promise to oneself to start a new habit or improve one's life, often made on or around New Year's Eve.
  • Her New Year's resolution is to learn a language.

Noun

1. the last day of the year