yearly

[ yeer-lee ]

adjective

1. pertaining to a year or to each year.
2. done, made, happening, appearing, coming, etc., once a year or every year:

   a yearly medical examination.

3. computed or determined by the year.
4. continuing or lasting for a year.

adverb

1. once a year; annually.

noun

, plural year·lies.

1. a publication appearing once a year.

yearly

/ ˈjɪəlɪ /

adjective

1. occurring, done, appearing, etc, once a year or every year; annual
2. lasting or valid for a year; annual

   a yearly subscription

adverb

1. once a year; annually

noun

1. a publication, event, etc, that occurs once a year

Word History and Origins

Origin of yearly¹

before 900; Middle English yeerly, Old English gēarlīc. See year, -ly

Example Sentences

A brief yearly silence has once again enveloped South Korea, as half a million students across the country sit for the most important test of their lives.

From BBC

This one isn’t technically free — it’s $80 plus about $10 in fees — but it’s a lifetime pass for the cost of a regular yearly pass.

From Los Angeles Times

County attorneys estimated last month that the ethics reforms detailed in the measure could cost $21 million yearly, mostly because of staff salaries.

From Los Angeles Times

Her plan would raise the yearly payment to $6,000 for parents of newborns.

From Salon

Earlier this week, Klum told USA Today that her yearly fête was a result of having few “really cool” Halloween party options in New York.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• annual
• annually
• regularly
• yearlong