the holidays
plural noun
US
: the time from November until the beginning of January during which many holidays are celebrated
I'm looking forward to going home for the holidays.
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The horror!
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CBS News, 11 Aug. 2024
The void is there year-round, sure, but the pain is especially pronounced during the holidays.
—Becket Adams, National Review, 18 Aug. 2024
Rather than reserving the fine china exclusively for the holidays, bring it out for Wednesday night family dinners or your neighborhood supper club.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2024
There will be a second one right around the holidays on Dec. 24, 2024, at 4:59 PM ET.
—Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 17 Aug. 2024
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CBS News, 11 Aug. 2024
The void is there year-round, sure, but the pain is especially pronounced during the holidays.
—Becket Adams, National Review, 18 Aug. 2024
Rather than reserving the fine china exclusively for the holidays, bring it out for Wednesday night family dinners or your neighborhood supper club.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2024
There will be a second one right around the holidays on Dec. 24, 2024, at 4:59 PM ET.
—Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 17 Aug. 2024
See all Example Sentences for the holidays
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“The holidays.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20holidays. Accessed 11 Sep. 2024.
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