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

In an era where people on both the left and right rail against politicians beholden to the rich and powerful, a piece of legislation that only benefits a venue owned by billionaire Clippers owner Steve Ballmer is as rank an example of favoritism as you can find in the annals of Sacramento — and that’s saying something.

From Los Angeles Times

In the annals of horrific Hollywood-related crimes that have left a lasting imprint on Los Angeles, the 1969 Tate-LaBianca murders have always ranked in the top tier.

From Los Angeles Times

Hamilton turned to Madison only after Morris turned him down, which makes Madison almost certainly the most prominent understudy in the annals of political history.

From Slate

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