monthly

[ muhnth-lee ]

adjective

1. pertaining to a month, or to each month.
2. done, happening, appearing, etc., once a month:

   a monthly magazine.

3. computed or determined by the month:

   a monthly salary.

4. continuing or lasting for a month.

noun

, plural month·lies.

1. a periodical published once a month.
2. Sometimes monthlies. Informal. a menstrual period.

adverb

1. once a month; by the month.

monthly

/ ˈmʌnθlɪ /

adjective

1. occurring, done, appearing, payable, etc, once every month
2. lasting or valid for a month

   a monthly subscription

adverb

1. once a month

noun

1. a book, periodical, magazine, etc, published once a month
2. informal.
   a menstrual period

Other Words From

• half-monthly adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of monthly¹

First recorded in 1525–35; month + -ly

Example Sentences

More recently, a report published by #WeCount in October 2024 found a small but consistent increase in the national monthly number of abortions since October 2023, even in states with restrictive gestational limits.

From Salon

According to a Monthly Abortion Provision Study, researchers found that the number of abortions in the U.S. increased by 10 percent in 2023 compared to 2020 and that year, abortion numbers were at their highest in over a decade.

From Salon

Read our thoughts on the forecast further ahead with our monthly outlook.

From BBC

Netflix — best known for shows including “Bridgerton” and “Stranger Things” — recently said its cheaper ad-supported tier reached 70 million monthly active users, up from 40 million in May.

From Los Angeles Times

The number of creators posting videos monthly on the service has risen more than 50% year over year.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• account
• almanac
• annals
• calendar
• daily
• diary
• gazette
• magazine
• memoir
• newspaper
• note
• paper
• periodical
• publication
• review
• tabloid
• weekly