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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Liquor is often added to that base, and it's usually consumed around the holidays, not as a year-round beverage.
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Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
Here are 15 restaurants that offer carry-out or delivery for the holidays.
—Bradley Hohulin, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Dec. 2024
And no doubt the holidays will see a seasonal spike to that already huge number.
—David Phelan, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
The end of December is fast approaching, which means the holidays are upon us.
—Cai Cramer, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
Here are 15 restaurants that offer carry-out or delivery for the holidays.
—Bradley Hohulin, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Dec. 2024
And no doubt the holidays will see a seasonal spike to that already huge number.
—David Phelan, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
The end of December is fast approaching, which means the holidays are upon us.
—Cai Cramer, People.com, 13 Dec. 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 18 Dec. 2024.
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