bimonthly
[bahy-muhnth-lee]
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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.
Origin of bimonthly
Usage note
See bi-1.
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Related Words for bi-monthly
pamphlet, booklet, journal, manual, daily, brochure, paper, periodical, newspaper, newsletter, weekly, rag, sheet, organ, review, annual, slick, joint, glossy, gazetteExamples from the Web for bi-monthly
Historical Examples of bi-monthly
It appears bi-monthly, and is under the direction of the Conference of Principals.
The DeafHarry Best
The advantage of a bi-monthly mail is of course a distinct question.
The Life of Sir Rowland Hill, Vol. II (of 2)Rowland Hill
A journal of natural history published bi-monthly at Berlin.
A History of Science, Volume 5(of 5)Henry Smith Williams
“President Wakefield wants us to have bi-monthly meetings,” continued Judy.
Molly Brown's Freshman DaysNell Speed
They were broken by bi-monthly "levees," at which Mr. and Mrs. Davis received "the world and his wife."
Four Years in Rebel CapitalsT. C. DeLeon
bimonthly
adjective, adverb
noun plural -lies
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