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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Some of us might be planning to travel by air to gather with friends and family in time to celebrate the holidays.
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Mariyam Muhammad, Cincinnati Enquirer, 19 Sep. 2025
The goal is to capitalize on the holidays when kids will be out of school and eager to see some ornery avians.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 18 Sep. 2025
Ian is in town for the holidays to oversee the installation of an exhibit featuring the Braxton Royal Jewels at the Avalon Museum.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2025
A little deep cleaning now will set the stage for a cozy, welcoming space as the days shorten and the holidays draw near.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
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Mariyam Muhammad, Cincinnati Enquirer, 19 Sep. 2025
The goal is to capitalize on the holidays when kids will be out of school and eager to see some ornery avians.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 18 Sep. 2025
Ian is in town for the holidays to oversee the installation of an exhibit featuring the Braxton Royal Jewels at the Avalon Museum.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2025
A little deep cleaning now will set the stage for a cozy, welcoming space as the days shorten and the holidays draw near.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 12 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 21 Sep. 2025.
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