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

Idaho will see below-average rainfall this fall, the almanac said in its 60-day prediction. —Kate Linderman, Idaho Statesman, 18 Aug. 2025

Here's what the almanacs and the NWS forecast for winter in Michigan. —Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 12 Aug. 2025

However, the Columbus Dispatch found that most analyses of the almanac's predictions have indicated an accuracy rate of 50%. —Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025

Hughes gave her a blue box containing a Pennsylvania almanac. —Sarah Title, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025

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

Rhymes for almanac

• camelback
• cardiac
• carryback
• cluniac
• diamondback
• lumberjack
• maniac
• paperback
• piggyback
• quarterback
• saddleback
• stickleback

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