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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Meanwhile, Lagos faces what’s likely more tourism than ever for the live events that fill the holidays.
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Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 14 Mar. 2025
Despite the significant flooding and damage, the property reopened in time for the holidays.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
After casting a spell over moviegoers during the holidays and scooping up several Academy Award nominations, Wicked is ready to ride its broomstick into your living room.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 14 Mar. 2025
While Reggie and Lilit's children are still going into their own, the parents enjoy sharing glimpses of their childhood, from playing flag football to celebrating their Armenian heritage and spending the holidays together.
—Francesca Gariano, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
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Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 14 Mar. 2025
Despite the significant flooding and damage, the property reopened in time for the holidays.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
After casting a spell over moviegoers during the holidays and scooping up several Academy Award nominations, Wicked is ready to ride its broomstick into your living room.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 14 Mar. 2025
While Reggie and Lilit's children are still going into their own, the parents enjoy sharing glimpses of their childhood, from playing flag football to celebrating their Armenian heritage and spending the holidays together.
—Francesca Gariano, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
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 23 Mar. 2025.
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