calendar year

noun

1
: a period of a year beginning and ending with the dates that are conventionally accepted as marking the beginning and end of a numbered year
2
: a period of time equal in length to that of the year in the calendar conventionally in use

Examples of calendar year in a Sentence

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The Stunt Ensemble honors recognize exceptional stunt work from the previous calendar year, celebrating both performers and coordinators whose skill and precision bring action storytelling to life. Kennedy French, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026 At the end of each calendar year, any Bilt Cash balance over $100 will expire. Ryley Amond, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026 During the 2024 calendar year, Schoennauer said the venue hosted 60 events, resulting in $76 million in direct spending and $111 million in economic impact, while supporting the equivalent of 950 full-time jobs. Devan Patel, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026 That appears to have been an issue in 2024, when the company sold just 3,164 Z examples during the calendar year. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 24 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for calendar year

Word History

First Known Use

1689, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of calendar year was in 1689

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“Calendar year.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/calendar%20year. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.

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