1. plural of eve; the evenings or days before particular events, especially holidays

Examples

• Christmas and New Year’s eves are always busy at the restaurant.
• The eves of important exams make students nervous.
• Many cultures have special traditions for holiday eves.
• The eves of weddings are often filled with rehearsal dinners.
• Store managers prepare extra staff for the eves of major sales events.
• The eves of departures are bittersweet for families.