great year

¹

noun

, Astronomy.

1. Platonic year.

Great Year

²

noun

1. Magnus Annus.

great year

noun

1. one complete cycle of the precession of the equinoxes; about 25 800 years

Word History and Origins

Origin of great year¹

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

"I tried to re-frame it as like I'd had a really great year. I did the classics and I had Roubaix and Nationals and Olympics and my main goals were done," she said.

From BBC

"No. I haven’t talked to Seth. I love Seth, we had 20 great years together, but I guess it’s over. And not for lack of trying. I’ve told him how much he’s meant to me."

From Salon

“No one has a crystal ball. … I know he’s super determined to have a great year, but when it comes to your body and health, I don’t think you put time frames on it.”

From Los Angeles Times

“I had a couple of great years up here.”

From Seattle Times

“We had four great years together,” Trump added.

From Seattle Times