yearly

American  

[yeer-lee] / ˈjɪər li /

adjective

1. pertaining to a year or to each year.

2. done, made, happening, appearing, coming, etc., once a year or every year.

   a yearly medical examination.

3. computed or determined by the year.

4. continuing or lasting for a year.

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adverb

1. once a year; annually.

noun

• yearlies
  plural

1. a publication appearing once a year.

yearly British  

/ ˈjɪəlɪ /

adjective

1. occurring, done, appearing, etc, once a year or every year; annual

2. lasting or valid for a year; annual

   a yearly subscription

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adverb

1. once a year; annually

noun

1. a publication, event, etc, that occurs once a year

Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• yearlies
  plural

Etymology

Origin of yearly

before 900; Middle English yeerly, Old English gēarlīc. See year, -ly

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

yearly

The U.S. now spends $1 trillion yearly, or 15% of its total outlays, on interest expenses, which is more than it spends on healthcare or national defense, according to Treasury data.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 26, 2026

Average worldwide sea temperatures tend to reach their yearly peak in March or April, which corresponds to the end of summer in the southern hemisphere - and not in August.

From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026

He renewed Canopy’s yearly license last October, and Microsoft had emailed him to confirm he would retain access until Oct.

From Slate ● Aug. 18, 2026

A fluent English speaker, he formalised the traditional premier's press conference at the end of the yearly "Two Sessions" political meet.

From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026

The people knew of the Rum only from the Song that was presented at the yearly Gathering.

From "Gathering Blue" by Lois Lowry

Related Words

• annual
• annually
• regularly
• yearlong