monthly

1 of 3

noun

month·​ly ˈmən(t)th-lē 

plural monthlies

1

: a monthly periodical

2

monthlies plural : a menstrual period

monthly

2 of 3

adverb

: once a month : by the month

monthly

3 of 3

adjective

1

: lasting a month

2

a

: of or relating to a month

b

: payable or reckoned by the month

3

: occurring or appearing every month

Synonyms

Noun

• menstruation
• period

Examples of monthly in a Sentence

Noun

He reads one of the travel monthlies.

Adjective

The monthly meeting is today.

The regional manager visits the office on a monthly basis.

She writes a monthly column for the magazine.

the monthly total of traffic accidents

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Ample shelving throughout the space and somewhat manageable $945 monthlies, although there’s an additional $210 assessment through 2025. —Clio Chang, Curbed, 10 Dec. 2024

This week is all about Manhattan living and high-ish monthlies. —Clio Chang, Curbed, 5 Nov. 2024

Adverb

Break goals into milestones Divide larger goals such as retirement into smaller, manageable steps and be sure to track your progress monthly or quarterly. —Melissa Houston, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024

Some people choose to get it weekly, biweekly, or monthly, depending on skin goals and budget. —Carley Millhone, Health, 27 Dec. 2024

Adjective

Automate savings, where possible Automated changes, like increasing workplace 401(k) plan contributions, setting up direct deposits from paychecks into dedicated savings accounts, and arranging for monthly transfers into an IRA and/or 529 college savings accounts all add up quickly, McBride said. —Cora Lewis and Adriana Morga, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2025

The average residential customer saw their monthly bill rise by about $4.44. —Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 4 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Adverb

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

Kids Definition

monthly

1 of 2 adjective

month·​ly ˈmən(t)th-lē 

1

: occurring, done, produced, or published every month

2

: due or calculated by the month

monthly salary

3

: lasting a month

monthly adverb

monthly

2 of 2 noun

plural monthlies

1

: a monthly magazine

2

plural : a menstrual period