the holidays

plural noun

: 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 Best Food & Drink Advent Calendars Harry & David is a classic site to order from during the holidays. —

Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 13 Sep. 2024 In a comedy-drama packed to the brim with the glittering nostalgia of the holidays in the suburbs, director Tyler Taormina’s Cannes breakout hit weaves Christmas magic with a delightful ensemble cast, including Michael Cera, Maria Dizzia, Elsie Fisher, and Sawyer Spielberg. —

Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 12 Sep. 2024 See also: Jim Gaffigan on being a bourbon aficionado Jim Gaffigan on surviving the holidays reality TV-style RIP Jim Gaffigan, by Jim Gaffigan The horror! —

CBS News, 11 Aug. 2024 The void is there year-round, sure, but the pain is especially pronounced during the holidays. —

Becket Adams, National Review, 18 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for the holidays

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