annual

Definition

  • n. (botany) a plant that completes its entire life cycle within the space of a year
  • n. a reference book that is published regularly once every year
  • adj. completing its life cycle within a year
  • adj. occurring or payable every year

Word forms

Plural
annuals

Example sentences

  1. n.

    The school published an annual that highlights the students' achievements.

  2. a.

    We have an annual family reunion every summer.