annals

[ an-lz ]

noun

, (used with a plural verb)

1. a record of events, especially a yearly record, usually in chronological order.

   Synonyms: history, chronicles

2. historical records generally:

   the annals of war.

   Synonyms: history, chronicles

3. a periodical publication containing the formal reports of an organization or learned field.

annals

/ ˈænəlz /

plural noun

1. yearly records of events, generally in chronological order
2. history or records of history in general
3. regular reports of the work of a society, learned body, etc

Derived Forms

• ˌannalˈistic, adjective
• ˈannalist, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of annals¹

1555–65; (< Middle French ) < Latin annālēs ( librī ) literally, yearly (books), plural of annālis continuing for a year, annual, equivalent to ann ( us ) a year + ālis -al ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of annals¹

C16: from Latin ( librī ) annālēs yearly (books), from annus year

Example Sentences

Trump is in this respect not unique in the annals of the American presidency.

From Los Angeles Times

From research done by Consumer Reports to the annals of delivery app-specific subreddits, customers complain about growing wait times, cold food and exorbitant fees.

From Salon

Vance and others, Thomas Matthew Crooks’ assassination attempt isn’t exceptional in the annals of American firearm violence.

From Los Angeles Times

He matched the lowest round in major championship history and joined Johnny Miller as the only player in the annals of the game who shot 63 in the final round to win a major.

From BBC

"Tonight he achieved something which will remain in the annals of football history - a stunning hat-trick."

From BBC