biannual

adjective
UK: /baɪˈæn.ju.əl/
US: /baɪˈæn.ju.əl/

  1. Happening twice a year.

    1. We have a biannual meeting in spring and autumn. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company publishes a biannual report to shareholders, detailing financial performance. [ ] [ ]

  2. Happening every two years; biennial.

    1. The Olympics are a biannual event. [ ] [ ]
    2. The organization hosts a biannual conference, alternating locations each time. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

biennial semiannual
biannual noun

  1. An event that happens twice a year.

    1. The biannual is always well-attended. [ ] [ ]
    2. Our company biannual is scheduled for June and December each year. [ ] [ ]

  2. An event that happens every two years.

    1. The art biannual attracts artists from around the world. [ ] [ ]
    2. This year's biannual celebrates the tenth anniversary of the festival. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "biannual" in English means: Happening twice a year., Happening every two years; biennial..

The phonetic transcription of "biannual" is /baɪˈæn.ju.əl/ in British English and /baɪˈæn.ju.əl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "biannual": biennial, semiannual.

Example usage of "biannual": "We have a biannual meeting in spring and autumn.". More examples on the page.