semiannual
[sem-ee-an-yoo-uh l, sem-ahy-]
- occurring, done, or published every half year or twice a year; semiyearly.
- lasting for half a year: a semiannual plant.
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Origin of semiannual
Usage note
See bi-1.
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Examples from the Web for semiannual
Contemporary Examples
Now we are treated to the semiannual spectacle of watching Republicans pretend they care about the deficit.
Michael Tomasky on GOP Deficit Hypocrisy at Release of Obama’s BudgetMichael Tomasky
February 14, 2012
Historical Examples
No job about the farm was so much disliked by the farmer and his boys as the semiannual removal of the stove.
In the Midst of AlarmsRobert Barr
Mindful of the traditions of the elders, as the spring came on she commenced the semiannual operation of house-cleaning.
Make or BreakOliver Optic
"I was merely quoting from the auditor's semiannual report, of which that is a summary," he said, indicating the folded paper.
Empire BuildersFrancis Lynde
He has had steady two-quarts-a-day men, and men who were subject only to semiannual debauches.
Smoking and DrinkingJames Parton
It holds semiannual meetings in connection with the National Association, but is not a department of said Association.
History of EducationLevi Seeley
semiannual
- occurring every half-year
- lasting for half a year
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