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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Each of these picks is $20 or under, and should arrive before the holidays.
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2025
Just in time for the holidays, Amazon dropped hundreds of deals on all kinds of Skechers styles — from comfortable ankle boots to lightweight walking shoes.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 21 Nov. 2025
Since the Great Depression, a star has shone bright over Castle Rock during the holidays.
—Olivia Young, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
The stages in Convention Hall were adorned with Christmas trees for the shows but nothing like the one at Rockefeller Center during the holidays.
—Chris Jordan, USA Today, 21 Nov. 2025
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2025
Just in time for the holidays, Amazon dropped hundreds of deals on all kinds of Skechers styles — from comfortable ankle boots to lightweight walking shoes.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 21 Nov. 2025
Since the Great Depression, a star has shone bright over Castle Rock during the holidays.
—Olivia Young, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
The stages in Convention Hall were adorned with Christmas trees for the shows but nothing like the one at Rockefeller Center during the holidays.
—Chris Jordan, USA Today, 21 Nov. 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 25 Nov. 2025.
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