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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But for some reason, people like it and it still gets watched during the holidays. — Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026 This red plaid cotton quilt set is designed with the holidays in mind, but there’s nothing wrong with using it year round. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2026 While the village transforms into a winter wonderland during the holidays, the summertime allows for outdoor exploration such as river tubing, kayaking and hiking. — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 29 July 2026 Disconnect Breaks like summer and the holidays are critical windows for families to reset digital boundaries, the interim surgeon general suggested. — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 26 July 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 7 Aug. 2026.

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