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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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
In December, around the holidays, the singer reflected on how much her kids and loved ones truly mean to her.
—Essence, 5 Mar. 2026
For families While the property does have a mature elegance, the InterContinental has become popular for families during the holidays.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Mar. 2026
Hoppers is set for China on March 20 (avoiding the backlog of Chinese New Year’s titles) and Australia on March 26 closer to the holidays.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2026
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
In December, around the holidays, the singer reflected on how much her kids and loved ones truly mean to her.
—Essence, 5 Mar. 2026
For families While the property does have a mature elegance, the InterContinental has become popular for families during the holidays.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Mar. 2026
Hoppers is set for China on March 20 (avoiding the backlog of Chinese New Year’s titles) and Australia on March 26 closer to the holidays.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 4 Mar. 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 9 Mar. 2026.
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