monthly

[muhnth-lee]

adjective

1. pertaining to a month, or to each month.

2. done, happening, appearing, etc., once a month.

   a monthly magazine.

3. computed or determined by the month.

   a monthly salary.

4. continuing or lasting for a month.

noun

plural

monthlies 

1. a periodical published once a month.

2. Informal.,  Sometimes monthlies. a menstrual period.

adverb

1. once a month; by the month.

monthly

/ ˈmʌnθlɪ /

adjective

1. occurring, done, appearing, payable, etc, once every month

2. lasting or valid for a month

   a monthly subscription

adverb

1. once a month

noun

1. a book, periodical, magazine, etc, published once a month

2. informal,  a menstrual period

Other Word Forms

• half-monthly adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of monthly¹

First recorded in 1525–35; month + -ly

Example Sentences

Newly released data showed that retail sales increased at a monthly pace of 0.2% from August to September, according to Census Bureau data.

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Newly released data showed that retail sales increased at a monthly pace of 0.2% from August to September, according to Census Bureau data.

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Business activity in the Chicago area recorded a marked fall in November, driven by declines in orders, production and employment, a monthly survey showed Wednesday.

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Of the 13 categories tracked by the Census Bureau, five showed monthly sales declines, largely in categories hard hit by tariffs: electronics, appliances, and sporting goods.

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It analyzed monthly premiums, health deductibles, drug deductibles, maximum out-of-pocket costs, star ratings, and whether the plans included drug coverage — a comprehensive list of items to evaluate.

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Related Words

• account 
• almanac 
• annals 
• calendar 
• daily 
• diary 
• gazette 
• magazine 
• memoir 
• newspaper 
• note 
• paper 
• periodical 
• publication 
• review 
• tabloid 
• weekly