Meaning of "New Year" in the English dictionary

PRONUNCIATION OF NEW YEAR

New Year

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF NEW YEAR

New Year is a noun.

A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES NEW YEAR MEAN IN ENGLISH?

New Year

New Year is the time at which a new calendar year begins and the calendar's year count is incremented. In many cultures, the event is celebrated in some manner. The New Year of the Gregorian calendar, today in worldwide use, falls on 1 January, as was the case with the Roman calendar. There are numerous calendars that remain in regional use that calculate the New Year differently. The order of months in the Roman calendar was January to December since the reign of King Numa Pompilius in about 700 BC, according to Plutarch and Macrobius. It was only relatively recently that 1 January again became the first day of the year in Western culture. Until 1751 in England and Wales the new year started on 25 March – Lady Day, one of the four quarter days. Since then, 1 January has been the first day of the year. During the Middle Ages several other days were variously taken as the beginning of the calendar year. In many countries, such as the Czech Republic, Italy, Spain and the UK, 1 January is a national holiday. For information about the changeover from the Julian calendar to the Gregorian calendar and the effect on the dating of historical events etc.

Definition of New Year in the English dictionary

The definition of New Year in the dictionary is the first day or days of the year in various calendars, usually celebrated as a holiday.

TRANSLATION OF NEW YEAR

Find out the translation of New Year to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of New Year from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «New Year» in English.

• Translator English - Chinese: 新年
• Translator English - Spanish: Año Nuevo
• English: New Year
• Translator English - Hindi: नया साल
• Translator English - Arabic: رَأْسُ السَّنَة
• Translator English - Russian: Новый год
• Translator English - Portuguese: Ano-Novo
• Translator English - Bengali: নববর্ষ
• Translator English - French: nouvel an
• Translator English - Malay: Tahun Baru
• Translator English - German: Neujahr
• Translator English - Japanese: 新年
• Translator English - Korean: 새해
• Translator English - Javanese: Taun anyar
• Translator English - Vietnamese: Năm Mới
• Translator English - Tamil: புதிய ஆண்டு
• Translator English - Marathi: नवीन वर्ष
• Translator English - Turkish: Yeni yıl
• Translator English - Italian: Anno Nuovo
• Translator English - Polish: Nowy Rok
• Translator English - Ukrainian: Новий рік
• Translator English - Romanian: Revelion
• Translator English - Greek: Νέο Έτος
• Translator English - Afrikaans: nuwe Jaar
• Translator English - Swedish: nyår
• Translator English - Norwegian: nyttår

3 QUOTES WITH «NEW YEAR»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word New Year.

1

Cyril Cusack

If you asked me for my New Year Resolution, it would be to find out who I am.

2

Brittany Murphy

I never really make solid resolutions. I think if there's something one needs to change with oneself, it doesn't have to happen in the New Year.

3

Arthur Hays Sulzberger

For eleven months and maybe about twenty days each year, we concentrate upon the shortcomings of others, but for a few days at the turn of the New Year we look at our own. It is a good habit.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «NEW YEAR»

Discover the use of New Year in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to New Year and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.

Squirrel's New Year's Resolution

Squirrel cannot think of a New Year's resolution until she realizes that by helping her friends, she has made one after all.

Pat Miller, 2010

Happy New Year!

A look at ancient and modern New Year's customs throughout the world teaches young readers why Nigerian children remain indoors until the old year is over, why Americans celebrate the new year in Times Square, and more.

‎1996

Chinese New Year

Explains the history, significance, and traditions of Chinese New Year.

Alice K. Flanagan, Linda D. Labbo, 2004

Lion Dancer: Ernie Wan's Chinese New Year

Describes six-year-old Ernie Wong's preparations, at home and in school, for the Chinese New Year celebrations and his first public performance of the lion dance.

Kate Waters, 1990

Celebrating Chinese New Year

A Chinese-American boy's family observes a cherished tradition.

Diane Hoyt-Goldsmith, 1998

My First Chinese New Year

A girl and her family prepare for and celebrate Chinese New Year.

‎2012

Chinese New Year

Introduces this holiday, discussing when it takes place, preparations, how it is celebrated, and the Chinese calendar.

Saviour Pirotta, 2007

A New Year's Reunion

Feeling disconnected from the father whose work keeps him from home the rest of the year, Maomao enjoys a Chinese New Year visit marked by such activities as making sticky rice balls, watching a dragon dance, and searching for a hidden ...

Li-Qiong Yu, 2011

Chinese New Year

Looks at the history, significance, and traditions of Chinese New Year.

Leslie C. Kaplan, 2004

Chelsea's Chinese New Year

Explains the significance of the holiday, discussing the traditional foods and customs.

Lisa Bullard, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «NEW YEAR»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term New Year is used in the context of the following news items.

Will Global be part of next New Year's Eve show?

Topping last year's New Year's Eve show is going to take a big budget and "significant work," says the city's director of business development ... «Niagara Falls Review, Jul 15»

New year, new season takes new meaning for Johnson

New year, new season takes new meaning for Johnson. 5:31 p.m. Thursday, July 23, ... New year, new season takes new meaning for Johnson. «Atlanta Journal Constitution, Jul 15»

JAILED: Reveller who punched nightclub owner at New Year's Eve …

Mr Lal Amarasinghe, prosecuting, said that on New Year's Eve the night club held a masquerade ball party attended by around 950 people, ... «expressandstar.com, Jul 15»

Widespread Panic to return to Atlanta for New Year's Eve concert

Good news for local Panic fans that the boys will be back in town Dec. 29-31 for a stand at the Fox Theatre. Ticket details will be announced at ... «Atlanta Journal Constitution, Jul 15»

New year, new deals: A breakdown of school shopping discounts

New year, new deals: A breakdown of school shopping discounts. By WTOP Staff July 22, 2015 2:13 pm. The new school year is just around the corner. Here are ... «WTOP, Jul 15»

New year, new beginnings: Chandler Unified welcomes students …

Kindergarten teacher Stephanie Moore welcomes new students to her class at Auxier Elementary School in Queen Creek on Monday, July 20. «East Valley Tribune, Jul 15»

Chris Brown is stuck in the Philippines after a conservative Christian …

The singer cancelled a New Year's Eve concert at the 55,000-seat Philippine Arena at the last minute, reportedly because he lost his passport ... «National Post, Jul 15»

Rhonda Bruce ready for new year at Citrus Valley

Rhonda Bruce tours Citrus Valley High School where she prepares for the start of the new school year as the school's new principal. «Highland Community News, Jul 15»

Bank of England Governor Mark Carney hints at New Year rate rise

Mark Carney, the Governor of the Bank of England (BoE), has indicated that BoE is considering base rate hike in the New Year. Carney said ... «iFreePress.com, Jul 15»

Morning Stretch: College Football Playoff influencing New Year's …

The semifinals of the College Football Playoff are scheduled to be played New Year's Eve. Now you might recall the furor created by that ... «Topeka Capital Journal, Jul 15»