ball drop

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Synonyms: mail drop, bass drop

Antonyms: mail drop, bass drop

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Noun

1. A world-famous tradition when a large, illuminated crystal ball descends a flagpole from midnight to mark the new year; most commonly associated with the [[New Year's Eve]] event in [[New York]]'s [[Times Square]]; a ritual inspired by maritime [[time ball]] signals that began in 1907 and has evolved into a massive global event with music and sizable crowds.

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