semiannual

adjective

semi·​an·​nu·​al ˌse-mē-ˈan-yə(-wə)l How to pronounce semiannual (audio)
ˌse-ˌmī-,
-mi-
: occurring every six months or twice a year
semiannually adverb

Examples of semiannual in a Sentence

my semiannual visit to my cousin
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Once in January, which topped Netflix’s semiannual ratings data dump with 100M streams. Jake Kanter, Deadline, 24 Dec. 2024 Events like the semiannual Adoptathon help reduce the time animals spend in shelters, increase adoption rates and contribute to the overall well-being of shelter pets. Gabrielle Chenault, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024 And the streaming service has benefitted from the semiannual publicity over Lohan’s comeback after years where her personal life made more headlines than her professional accomplishments. Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024 The big picture: Community complaints dropped 16% for Denver police and 37% for sheriffs during the first half of 2024 compared with the same period in 2023, per a semiannual report issued last month by the Office of the Independent Monitor (OIM). Esteban L. Hernandez, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for semiannual 

Word History

First Known Use

1791, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of semiannual was in 1791

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“Semiannual.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/semiannual. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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semiannual

adjective
semi·​an·​nu·​al ˌsem-ē-ˈan-yə(-wə)l How to pronounce semiannual (audio)
ˌsem-ˌī-
: occurring every six months or twice a year
semiannually
adverb
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