Eve

/iːv/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The evening or day preceding a special event, particularly a holiday.

We always gather with family on Christmas Eve.

The period of time immediately before an important event.

On the eve of her wedding, she felt a mix of excitement and nervousness.

The state of being just before a particular time or event.

In the eve of the election, the candidates made their final speeches.

Middle English, from Old English 'ēfe'; related to Latin 'adverbium' meaning evening.

Christmas Eve

The evening or day before Christmas day.

New Year's Eve

The last day of the year, December 31.

Eve of destruction

A phrase signifying a time before a major crisis or change.

eve-teasing

A term used in South Asia referring to the act of sexual harassment or public sexual harassment.

eve of war

The time just before a war is expected to begin.

The night before a big event, often associated with partying.

We went all out on the eve before the wedding!

A time for festivities or celebrations leading up to an important occasion.

Eve parties are the best part of the holiday season!