anniversary

an-ni-ver-sa-ry · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The date on which an event occurred in a previous year, or the celebration of such a date.

  2. 2.

    (adjective) Relating to or marking an anniversary.

Forms

plural: anniversaries

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    wedding anniversary — The yearly celebration of a marriage.
  • •
    silver anniversary — The 25th anniversary.
  • •
    golden anniversary — The 50th anniversary.
  • •
    diamond anniversary — The 60th or 75th anniversary.

Related words

See also: birthday, celebration, commemoration
Synonyms: celebration, commemoration, jubilee

Etymology

From Latin anniversarius ("returning yearly"), from annus ("year") + versus, past participle of vertere ("to turn"). Literally "the year having turned."