semiannual
adjective
semi·an·nu·al ˌse-mē-ˈan-yə(-wə)l 
ˌse-ˌmī-,
-mi-
: occurring every six months or twice a year
semiannually adverb
Example Sentences
my semiannual visit to my cousin
Recent Examples on the Web The data on this phenomenon from a LinkedIn semiannual report on fraud is shocking. 
Shiran Weitzman, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2022 And beyond ready-to-wear, the label’s luxe athleticwear pieces are also included in the Tory Burch semiannual sale, from white tennis skirts to polished leggings. Alexis Bennett, Vogue, 14 June 2022 In Paris, there were semiannual visits with her mother to Hermès, Lanvin and other renowned fashion houses. New York Times, 24 Mar. 2022 The observations came in the Fed's semiannual Financial Stability Report on trends going on in both trading, investing as well as broad economic issues. Ken Sweet, ajc, 8 Nov. 2021 Its semiannual and annual value levels are 13,915 and 12,000 with monthly and quarterly pivots at 15,883 and 15,875. Richard Henry Suttmeier, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2021 Snow-white 30-pound birds called the American white pelican are on their semiannual migration through Illinois right now. From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 20 Sep. 2021 Like traditional Treasurys, they are backed by the U.S. government and make semiannual interest payments. Lori Ioannou, WSJ, 3 Oct. 2021 Its semiannual and annual value levels are 12,395 and 12,001. Richard Henry Suttmeier, Forbes, 22 June 2021 See More
Shiran Weitzman, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2022 And beyond ready-to-wear, the label’s luxe athleticwear pieces are also included in the Tory Burch semiannual sale, from white tennis skirts to polished leggings. Alexis Bennett, Vogue, 14 June 2022 In Paris, there were semiannual visits with her mother to Hermès, Lanvin and other renowned fashion houses. New York Times, 24 Mar. 2022 The observations came in the Fed's semiannual Financial Stability Report on trends going on in both trading, investing as well as broad economic issues. Ken Sweet, ajc, 8 Nov. 2021 Its semiannual and annual value levels are 13,915 and 12,000 with monthly and quarterly pivots at 15,883 and 15,875. Richard Henry Suttmeier, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2021 Snow-white 30-pound birds called the American white pelican are on their semiannual migration through Illinois right now. From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 20 Sep. 2021 Like traditional Treasurys, they are backed by the U.S. government and make semiannual interest payments. Lori Ioannou, WSJ, 3 Oct. 2021 Its semiannual and annual value levels are 12,395 and 12,001. Richard Henry Suttmeier, Forbes, 22 June 2021 See More Word History
First Known Use
1791, in the meaning defined above