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anniversary
[ an-uh-vur-suh-ree ]
noun
- the yearly recurrence of the date of a past event:
the tenth anniversary of their marriage.
- the celebration or commemoration of such a date.
adjective
- returning or recurring each year; annual.
- pertaining to an anniversary: : anniv.
an anniversary gift.
anniversary
/ ˌænɪˈvɜːsərɪ /
noun
- the date on which an event occurred in some previous year
a wedding anniversary
- the celebration of this
adjective
- of or relating to an anniversary
- recurring every year, esp on the same date
Word History and Origins
Origin of anniversary1
Word History and Origins
Origin of anniversary1
Example Sentences
King Charles will travel to Auschwitz later this month to attend an event marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi concentration camp.
They raised two kids there, watched their grandchildren and great-grandchildren grow, celebrated holidays, birthdays and anniversaries.
The Catholic center celebrated its 100th anniversary last year, but was heavily damaged this week.
She is proud that Ghana, backed by Mexico, spearheaded proposals that 2025 be declared the UN International Year of Quantum Science and Technology - on the 100th anniversary of the discovery of modern quantum mechanics.
They raised two kids there, and enjoyed watching their grandchildren and great-grandchildren grow while celebrating holidays, birthdays and anniversaries.
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