biannual
occurring twice a year; semiannual.
occurring every two years; biennial.
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Origin of biannual
1confusables note For biannual
Other words from biannual
- bi·an·nu·al·ly, adverb
Words that may be confused with biannual
- biannual , biennial, semiannual, semiyearly (see confusables note at bi-1)
Words Nearby biannual
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How to use biannual in a sentence
Some things about the biannual New York Fashion Week remain reassuringly constant.
Who to See and Where to be Seen: The Hot Tips for New York Fashion Week | Barbara Ragghianti | September 3, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAnd this month she launches the third issue of her biannual magazine, CR Fashion Book, which made its debut a year ago.
Carine Roitfeld Documentary ‘Mademoiselle C’ Offers Intimate Look | Isabel Wilkinson | September 11, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTEarlier this month Airbus announced the winning idea for its biannual student competition.
Airline Pilots Ditch Charts and Paperwork for iPads to Save Money and Fuel | Miranda Green | June 28, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTGive your wallet a break and mark your calendar for Glow, the dusk-to-dawn biannual art event on Santa Monica Beach.
British Dictionary definitions for biannual
/ (baɪˈænjʊəl) /
occurring twice a year: Compare biennial
Derived forms of biannual
- biannually, adverb
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