Example Sentences
Politifact Staff Writer, Dallas News, 16 May 2023
The turning of spring to summer brings warm weather, blockbuster movies... and the annual TV upfronts.
—Calie Schepp, EW.com, 15 May 2023
Nearly 100 runners and walkers turned out for the sixth annual North Suburban YMCA Healthy Kids Day 5K Run/Walk on May 13 in Northbrook.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2023
In fact, annual US oil output this year is projected to surpass the pre-Covid record set in 2019, according to the Energy Information Administration.
—Matt Egan, CNN, 15 May 2023
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds attend Taylor Swift's Fourth of July party Lively and Reynolds were in attendance for Swift's annual Fourth of July bash in 2016.
—Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 15 May 2023
The BelTA state news agency reported that Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko read a message from Lukashenko during an annual ceremony at which young people swear allegiance to the ex-Soviet state’s flag.
—Reuters, NBC News, 15 May 2023
The study analyzed the price-to-rent ratio, which is calculated by dividing the median home price by the median annual rent and compares the cost of buying a home to the cost of renting expressed as a ratio.
—USA TODAY, 15 May 2023
Dannielynn and her father keep her mother's spirit alive through their annual trips to the Kentucky Derby and the Barnstable Brown Gala.
—Olivia Evans, Women's Health, 15 May 2023
The Courier-Journal, 16 May 2023
Chosen by unanimous vote of 32 jurors from over 1,400 entries, the 83rd annual Peabody Awards also landed on eight documentaries, seven news programs, five from interactive and immersive content, three podcast/radio programs, and one each from arts and public service fare.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 15 May 2023
In the rest of the country, it’s considered an annual.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Country Living, 12 May 2023
In some cases, a plant may actually be a perennial in warmer regions, but isn't hardy in colder ones, so is usually treated as an annual.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2023
The winners of the 83rd annual Peabody Awards will be celebrated on Sunday, June 11 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles.
—Tyler Coates, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 May 2023
Select from annuals, perennials, shrubs, trees and other garden items.
—Corey Sheldon | , oregonlive, 5 May 2023
Also, tulips prefer a dry bed during their summer dormancy, so plant them with other perennials and annuals to keep them from getting too wet.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, House Beautiful, 25 Apr. 2023
These annuals come in various electric colors ranging from pink, yellow, orange, and white.
—Erynn Hassinger, Country Living, 22 Apr. 2023
See More
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'annual.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Word History
Adjective and Noun
Middle English, from Anglo-French & Late Latin; Anglo-French annuel, from Late Latin annualis, blend of Latin annuus yearly (from annus year) and Latin annalis yearly (from annus year); probably akin to Goth athnam (dative plural) years, Sanskrit atati he walks, goes
Adjective
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Noun
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing annual
Articles Related to annual
Dictionary Entries Near annual
Cite this Entry
“Annual.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/annual. Accessed 29 May. 2023.
Copy Citation
Kids Definition
annual
1 of 2 adjective
annual
2 of 2 nounAdjective
Middle English annual "for a year," from early French annuel and Latin annualis (both, same meaning), derived from Latin annus "year"
More from Merriam-Webster on annual
Thesaurus: All synonyms and antonyms for annual
Nglish: Translation of annual for Spanish Speakers
Britannica English: Translation of annual for Arabic Speakers
Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about annual
-
Palter, Dissemble, and Other Words for Lying
Trust us
-
Skunk, Bayou, and Other Words with Native American Origins
You've used more than you might think
-
Words For Things You Didn't Know Have Names, Vol. 2
When 'thingamajig' and 'thingamabob' just won't do
-
When Were Words First Used?
Look up any year to find out
-
Name That Thing MegaQuiz: Vol. 5
Test your visual vocabulary!
Take the quiz
-
Match the Baby Animal to Its Mama
Prove you're the best of the nest.
Take the quiz
-
How Strong Is Your Vocabulary?
Test your vocabulary with our 10-question quiz!
Take the quiz
-
Spelling Bee Quiz
Can you outdo past winners of the National Spelli...
Take the quiz
Share