yearly

1 of 2

adjective

year·​ly ˈyir-lē 

1

: reckoned by the year

2

: occurring, appearing, made, done, or acted upon every year or once a year : annual

yearly

2 of 2

adverb

: every year : annually

Examples of yearly in a Sentence

Adjective

She renews her lease on a yearly basis.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Latinobarómetro, a yearly poll taken in 17 countries, is an important opinion survey in the region, but should not only be considered on its own. — Arkansas Online, 4 Nov. 2026

Its yearly sales are above 100 million euros, according to industry sources. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2026

Adverb

But a count of appeals — attempts to overturn a judge’s decision on an SIJS case — shows that Bridgeport hears the most appeals yearly. — Sasha Allen, Hartford Courant, 1 Nov. 2026

Consider upgrading to a slightly bigger pot yearly, adding fresh soil and compost for a nutrient boost. — Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adverb

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing yearly

• twice yearly

Rhymes for yearly

• austerely
• severely
• sincerely
• cavalierly
• clearly
• dearly
• merely
• nearly
• queerly

Kids Definition

yearly

adjective

year·​ly

ˈyi(ə)r-lē

1

: occurring, made, done, or produced every year : annual

2

: calculated in terms of one year

yearly adverb