yearly

American  

[yeer-lee] / ˈjɪər li /

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.

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adverb

1. once a year; annually.

noun

• yearlies
  plural

1. a publication appearing once a year.

yearly British  

/ 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

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adverb

1. once a year; annually

noun

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

Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• yearlies
  plural

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Etymology

Origin of yearly

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

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Example Sentences

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yearly

The Escondida mine in northern Chile yearly digs up around five percent of the world's copper, which is essential for the energy transition, artificial intelligence and defense.

From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026

While acknowledging the medical-device unit needed work, the company said it was on track to surpass $100 billion in yearly sales.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026

All 14 Super League clubs will remain in the competition next season after the release of the yearly gradings, with Wakefield Trinity topping the ratings for the first time.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

By one estimate, the global scent-marketing business now adds up to $4.1 billion yearly.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026

For the last two years, Laila had received the awal numra certificate, given yearly to the top-ranked student in each grade.

From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini

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