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.

Examples of the holidays in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For more than 40 years, City Harvest and The News have worked together like bacon and eggs to help families through the holidays. — Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 11 Nov. 2026

After all, few travel companions offer as much unconditional love before, during and after the holidays as those with four legs. — David Dickstein, Oc Register, 11 Nov. 2026

Each item costs less than $200, and with the holidays coming—with endless-feeling opportunities for hosting and gifting—now is a great time to start collecting. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 10 Nov. 2026

Spend less time cooking and more time relaxing on the holidays. — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 10 Nov. 2026

Rhymes for the holidays

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