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

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Etymology

Origin of yearly

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

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Example Sentences

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yearly

The Escondida mine in northern Chile yearly digs up around five percent of the world's copper, which is essential for the energy transition, artificial intelligence and defense.

From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026

While acknowledging the medical-device unit needed work, the company said it was on track to surpass $100 billion in yearly sales.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026

Doug Douglas, founder of Avon Valley Adventure Park, said their Halloween events grow every year and now generate a third of their yearly income.

From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026

By one estimate, the global scent-marketing business now adds up to $4.1 billion yearly.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026

Many of the Empire’s leaders—generals, the Blood Shrike, even the Emperor—make a yearly pilgrimage to the Augurs' mountain lair, seeking counsel on matters of state.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir

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Related Words

• annual
• annually
• regularly
• yearlong

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