yearly

[yeer-lee]

adjective

1. pertaining to a year or to each year.

2. done, made, happening, appearing, coming, etc., once a year or every year.

   a yearly medical examination.

3. computed or determined by the year.

4. continuing or lasting for a year.

adverb

1. once a year; annually.

noun

plural

yearlies 

1. a publication appearing once a year.

yearly

/ ˈjɪəlɪ /

adjective

1. occurring, done, appearing, etc, once a year or every year; annual

2. lasting or valid for a year; annual

   a yearly subscription

adverb

1. once a year; annually

noun

1. a publication, event, etc, that occurs once a year

Word History and Origins

Origin of yearly¹

before 900; Middle English yeerly, Old English gēarlīc. See year, -ly

Example Sentences

The couple travels yearly to the University of Pennsylvania’s FTD Center for tests that track changes in his symptoms and biomarkers, with the goal of contributing to future therapies and preventive treatments.

From Los Angeles Times

The Leagues Cup is a yearly tournament involving teams from the MLS and Mexico's Liga MX.

From BBC

Since Measure ULA is a continual source of funds, the Housing Department will be releasing new funding on a yearly basis going forward.

From Los Angeles Times

This is a yearly process mandated by the Indian government where Rohingya refugees are photographed and fingerprinted.

From BBC

Management techniques such as prescribed burning and vegetation removal have long kept yearly fires in check.

From BBC

Related Words

• annual 
• annually 
• regularly 
• yearlong