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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For the first time in Bridgerton history, two consecutive seasons of the steamy period drama will premiere in two consecutive calendar years. Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 13 May 2026 But fans who have seen Sporting win five games in the last calendar year demand progress on the field. Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026 Get up to $300 in statement credits semi-annually for up to a total of $600 in statement credits per calendar year on prepaid Fine Hotels + Resorts® or The Hotel Collection bookings through American Express Travel using the Business Platinum Card®. Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 12 May 2026 For the full calendar year, the company predicted that revenue would only be in the low single digits. Craig Melvin, NBC news, 11 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for calendar year

Word History

First Known Use

1689, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 17 May. 2026.

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