year

noun
UK: /jɪər/
US: /jɪr/

  1. A period of 365 or 366 days, divided into 12 months, starting on January 1st.

    1. I saw him last year. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company had a very profitable year, exceeding all expectations. [ ] [ ]

  2. A particular year considered as a point in time or in a series of years.

    1. This year is going fast. [ ] [ ]
    2. The year 2020 was a turning point for global health policies and research. [ ] [ ]

  3. A period of time, especially one used for a particular purpose, such as study or work.

    1. She is in her final year. [ ] [ ]
    2. My university year abroad gave me invaluable experience and skills. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

period age annual
year verb

  1. To study a particular subject or course at a university or college for a year.

    1. He will year abroad in Spain. [ ] [ ]
    2. She decided to year a course in data analytics to enhance her skills. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "year" in English means: A period of 365 or 366 days, divided into 12 months, starting on January 1st., A particular year considered as a point in time or in a series of years., A period of time, especially one used for a particular purpose, such as study or work..

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

Synonyms for "year": period, age, annual.

Example usage of "year": "I saw him last year.". More examples on the page.