annual

adjective
UK: /ˈænjuəl/
US: /ˈænjuəl/

  1. Happening once a year.

    1. We have an annual meeting to discuss our progress this year. [ ] [ ]
    2. The annual company picnic is always a highlight for employees and their families. [ ] [ ]

  2. Calculated or considered over a period of one year.

    1. The annual income from the investment was quite substantial. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company reports its annual revenue figures at the end of each fiscal year. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

perennial yearly
annual noun

  1. A book or magazine that is published once a year.

    1. She bought the football annual for her son. [ ] [ ]
    2. The gardening club publishes an annual full of helpful tips and advice. [ ] [ ]

  2. A plant that lives for only one growing season.

    1. Petunias are popular annuals for adding color to gardens. [ ] [ ]
    2. These annual wildflowers reseed themselves each year to bloom again. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "annual" in English means: Happening once a year., Calculated or considered over a period of one year..

The phonetic transcription of "annual" is /ˈænjuəl/ in British English and /ˈænjuəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "annual": perennial, yearly.

Example usage of "annual": "We have an annual meeting to discuss our progress this year.". More examples on the page.