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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And if a beach day isn’t a priority, November through January (aside from the holidays) are also good times to experience the city without premium prices.
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Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
The location also sees traffic volume over the holidays for the Christmas period, the brand president said.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
Go around the holidays to see the annual Christmas at the White House exhibition.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
The property is currently part of the island’s high-end rental circuit, with weekly rates reportedly starting around $30,000 and climbing to as much as $200,000 during the holidays.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 4 May 2026
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Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
The location also sees traffic volume over the holidays for the Christmas period, the brand president said.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
Go around the holidays to see the annual Christmas at the White House exhibition.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
The property is currently part of the island’s high-end rental circuit, with weekly rates reportedly starting around $30,000 and climbing to as much as $200,000 during the holidays.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 4 May 2026
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 May. 2026.
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