Dictionary Entry
annual
Part of SpeechnounPronunciation/ˈæn.ju.əl/Word FrequencyCommon (5.93)Curriculum FrequencyLess common (1)An annual publication; a book, periodical, journal, report, comic book, yearbook, etc., which is published serially once a year, which may or may not be in addition to regular weekly or monthly publication.
In a Sentence
“I read the magazine, but I usually don't purchase the annuals.”
Published Usage Examples
“"ANNIVERSARY" called a splendid annual, I hope for sympathy from its readers, seeing that I have been a "_splendid annual_" myself.”
“If you are not familiar with the way we plant annuals in South Texas, then you might be surprised that the term annual doesn't mean it will last for a year.”
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Origin
Latin 'annalis' meaning 'of a year', from 'annus' meaning 'year'.
Common Phrases
Poetry examples for “annual”
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