new-year \ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\adjective alsonew year's Usage: often capitalized N&Y Etymology: Middle English newyere, new yeer, new yeres, newe yeers, from newe yere, n. : of, relating to, or suitable for the commencement of the year < new-year resolutions > < a new year's party >