bimonthly

[ bahy-muhnth-lee ]

/ baɪˈmʌnθ li /

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adjective

occurring every two months.

occurring twice a month; semimonthly.

noun, plural bi·month·lies.

a bimonthly publication.

adverb

every two months: Next year we plan six field trips to take place bimonthly.

twice a month; semimonthly.

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Origin of bimonthly

First recorded in 1840–50; bi-¹ + monthly

words often confused with bimonthly

See bi-¹.

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH bimonthly

bimonthly , biweekly, semimonthly (see confusables note at bi-¹)

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How to use bimonthly in a sentence

Are you bi-coastal now, between Portlandia and Late Night with Seth Meyers?
Coffee Talk with Fred Armisen: On ‘Portlandia,’ Meeting Obama, and Taylor Swift’s Greatness|Marlow Stern|January 7, 2015|DAILY BEAST
This monthly series will chronicle the history of the American century as seen through the eyes of its novelists.
The 2014 Novel of the Year|Nathaniel Rich|December 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Meanwhile CBS announced a similar deal this year that will offer their catalogue of shows online for a monthly fee.
Binge Watching is the New Bonding Time|The Daily Beast|December 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The income of a software engineering intern at Facebook is comparable, with monthly incomes of over $6,500.
Silicon Valley Interns Make a Service Worker’s Yearly Salary In Three Months|Samantha Allen|November 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST

In their dissolution agreement, Anderson was ordered to pay $255 in monthly child support.
Ohio Elementary School Teacher Charged With Raping Her Son|Nina Strochlic|November 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But Mrs. Dodd, the present vicar's wife, retained the precious prerogative of choosing the book to be read at the monthly Dorcas.
The Pit Town Coronet, Volume I (of 3)|Charles James Wills
The usual monthly lists of accessions have been sent out during the recess.
Report of the Chief Librarian for the Year 1924-25|General Assembly Library (New Zealand)
A general settlement took place monthly, after which a new period began—by the borrowers with joyous unconcern.
Fifty Years of Railway Life in England, Scotland and Ireland|Joseph Tatlow
During the first ten years the sessions were bi-annual, but since 1895 have been held every five years.
Fifty Years of Railway Life in England, Scotland and Ireland|Joseph Tatlow
It turned out that Trevithick had taken and paid for the house at six-monthly periods, instead of yearly periods.
Life of Richard Trevithick, Volume II (of 2)|Francis Trevithick

British Dictionary definitions for bimonthly

bimonthly

/ (baɪˈmʌnθlɪ) /

adjective, adverb

every two months

(often avoided because of confusion with sense 1) twice a month; semimonthlySee bi- 1

noun plural -lies

a periodical published every two months

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British Dictionary definitions for bimonthly