almanac

noun

al·​ma·​nac ˈȯl-mə-ˌnak  ˈal- 

1

: a publication containing astronomical and meteorological data for a given year and often including a miscellany of other information

2

: a usually annual publication containing statistical, tabular, and general information

Examples of almanac in a Sentence

an almanac of town news

Recent Examples on the Web

However, the Columbus Dispatch found that most analyses of the almanac's predictions have indicated an accuracy rate of 50%. —Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2023

The almanac predicts the same going into 2024, returning to more traditional winter weather. —Zachary Smith, cleveland, 8 Aug. 2023

According to the almanac's forecast, Arizona's spring will continue its typical warm-to-hot dry temperature progression this year. —Andrea Ramirez, The Arizona Republic, 2 Feb. 2023

For the two regions — Lower Lakes and Ohio Valley — that include the Indianapolis area, snowfall will be above normal, with the snowiest periods occurring in late December through most of January and in mid-February, according to the almanac. —Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 30 Aug. 2023

However, a quick glance at an almanac will show that the exact 12-hour split between sunrise and sunset doesn’t occur until Sept. 26. —Geoff Chester, Washington Post, 1 Sep. 2023

Good to see the farmers’ almanacs are on the same page. —Emily Sweeney, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Sep. 2023

Weather forecasters annually prepare for media requests about the accuracy of almanacs, including The Old Farmer's Almanac, which was founded in 1792 and plans to release its winter forecast on August 29. —Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 20 Aug. 2023

Hughes gave her a gift in a blue box and inside was a Pennsylvania almanac. —Sarah Title, Peoplemag, 18 Aug. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English almenak, from Medieval Latin almanach, probably from Arabic al-manākh the almanac

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

almanac

noun

al·​ma·​nac ˈȯl-mə-ˌnak  ˈal- 

: a book containing a calendar of days, weeks, and months and usually facts about the rising and setting of the sun and moon, changes in the tides, and information of general interest