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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A little deep cleaning now will set the stage for a cozy, welcoming space as the days shorten and the holidays draw near.
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Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
The South Lawn occasionally became the coolest place for ice skating, when Jimmy Carter in 1980 and Joe Biden in 2023 built temporary rinks for the holidays.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
For the Grand Ole Opry movie, Hallmark is launching an exclusive collection of products, including greeting cards, jewelry and gift items, for celebrating the holidays with country style.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2025
Looking for a combination of your two favorite things — Baseball and the holidays?
—Tessa Bailey, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
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Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
The South Lawn occasionally became the coolest place for ice skating, when Jimmy Carter in 1980 and Joe Biden in 2023 built temporary rinks for the holidays.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
For the Grand Ole Opry movie, Hallmark is launching an exclusive collection of products, including greeting cards, jewelry and gift items, for celebrating the holidays with country style.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2025
Looking for a combination of your two favorite things — Baseball and the holidays?
—Tessa Bailey, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 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 14 Sep. 2025.
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