yearly

1 of 2

adjective

year·​ly ˈyir-lē 

1

: reckoned by the year

2

: occurring, appearing, made, done, or acted upon every year or once a year : annual

yearly

2 of 2

adverb

: every year : annually

Examples of yearly in a Sentence

Adjective

She renews her lease on a yearly basis.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

McIlroy traveled to the yearly event held at Harris’ golf course in Charlotte the following year — and collected his first win at a PGA Tour event in memorable fashion. —Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 10 May 2024

For many of Eurovision’s most hardcore fans — the ones who have kept the contest going for so long — their favorite yearly tradition has lost its sparkle. —Louis Staples, Rolling Stone, 10 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adverb

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing yearly

• twice yearly

Kids Definition

yearly

adjective

year·​ly

ˈyi(ə)r-lē

1

: occurring, made, done, or produced every year : annual

2

: calculated in terms of one year

yearly adverb