Definition of anniversary in English:

anniversary

nounPlural anniversariesanɪˈvəːs(ə)riˌænəˈvərs(ə)ri

1The date on which an event took place or an institution was founded in a previous year.
the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Britain
the 75th anniversary of the RAF
Example sentencesExamples
- This year marks the 10th anniversary of his pro debut.
- The celebrations marking the 60th anniversary of the event have been unprecedented in scope.
- This month marks the 250th anniversary of the birth of Marie Antoinette.
- The exhibition concludes with an academic conference on 22 February, the 200th anniversary of Barry's death.
- The Winslow Film Festival marked its third anniversary a couple of weeks ago.
- The show marks the twentieth anniversary of the opening of the museum's new building.
- The anniversary has been marked by a memorial service in central London, addressed by a UK government minister.
- The cooperative will mark its 65th anniversary in February.
- The celebration of the 200th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence was years in the making.
- In 2000, The New Yorker Festival was inaugurated to mark the magazine's seventy-fifth anniversary.
- Next year, we're celebrating the fair's 150th anniversary.
- This year, the lab celebrates its 60th anniversary.
- Two major exhibitions have been organised this year to mark the anniversary of the birth of Salvador Dali.
- This month marks the 70th anniversary of the opening of the first drive-in theater.
- Today is the anniversary of the seige of the Alamo.
- The national holiday is 3 September, the Anniversary of the Foundation of the Republic.
- The exhibitions mark the anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.
- The center recently marked its third anniversary on the university's campus.
- Postage stamps are often issued to commemorate the anniversary of an important event.
- Nostalgia has suffused the build-up to today's anniversary.
Synonyms
jubilee, commemoration
1. 1.1 The date on which a couple were married in a previous year.
  he even forgot our tenth anniversary!
  Example sentencesExamples
  Missing a child's class recital, a spouse's birthday or a wedding anniversary takes its toll over time.
  Having always celebrated the anniversary of their first meeting, once they tie the knot they then have another anniversary to remember.
  To celebrate their golden anniversary the couple are planning a relaxing break in Torquay.
  These are ideal gifts for weddings, birthday, anniversaries or any other special occasion.
  No matter how old you are it is important not to forget your wedding anniversary as Pat Evans found out to his cost last week.
  In truth, she moved out shortly after the couple's 25th wedding anniversary.
  The three-mile run is being held on Sunday, June 5, the couple's 34th wedding anniversary.
  Who else can say they got divorced on the tenth anniversary of their wedding?
  Christmas, Vishu, New Year, birthday and a wedding anniversary are all occasions to celebrate.
  Wedding anniversaries, 21st birthdays, retirement functions, Mothers' Day and Fathers' Day are all celebrated here in Ireland in great style in recent years.
  Two months to the date of their wedding anniversary Jessica was pregnant with Jasmine.
  Be it a birthday party or a wedding anniversary one cannot do without pastries which heralds the good occasion.
  She and her late husband, who died in 2002, received messages from the Queen on their diamond and platinum wedding anniversaries.
  There was a couple who were celebrating their diamond anniversary and a couple who had been married just two years.
  Communal feasting is central to marking birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, achievements, significant purchases, and major public holidays.
  Stephen Clarke, 56, a quality auditor from Freshbrook began writing poems for birthdays, weddings and anniversaries and has even had several published in anthologies.
  Other spouses can count on spouse participation in special events… birthdays, anniversaries, concerts, football games, graduation, and even the birth of a child.
  Even in Boston the card shops don't seem to think much of diamond wedding anniversaries.
  A couple approaching their golden anniversary have thanked the Lord for 50 years of marital bliss.
  Additional local news items are welcomed by everyone, such as weddings, anniversaries, christenings, birthdays, birth announcements and deaths.

Origin

Middle English: from Latin anniversarius 'returning yearly', from annus 'year' + versus 'turning'.

annual from Late Middle English:
This comes via Old French from late Latin annualis, based on Latin annus ‘year’. The notion of a ‘yearbook’ recording events of the past year, arose in the late 17th century. From the same word we get annals (mid 16th century) from Latin annales (libri) ‘yearly (books)’ giving a historical record of the events throughout each year; anniversary (Middle English) ‘returning yearly’; annuity (Late Middle English) something paid ‘yearly’; perennial (mid 17th century) ‘[lasting] through the year’; and the Latin phrases annus horribilis ‘year of disasters’ and annus mirabilis ‘wonderful year’.

Rhymes

bursary, cursory, mercery, nursery

Definition of anniversary in US English:

anniversary

nounˌænəˈvərs(ə)riˌanəˈvərs(ə)rē

1The date on which an event took place in a previous year.
the 50th anniversary of the start of World War II
as modifier anniversary celebrations
Example sentencesExamples
- Nostalgia has suffused the build-up to today's anniversary.
- Next year, we're celebrating the fair's 150th anniversary.
- The center recently marked its third anniversary on the university's campus.
- Today is the anniversary of the seige of the Alamo.
- The national holiday is 3 September, the Anniversary of the Foundation of the Republic.
- This month marks the 250th anniversary of the birth of Marie Antoinette.
- The exhibitions mark the anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.
- The exhibition concludes with an academic conference on 22 February, the 200th anniversary of Barry's death.
- This year marks the 10th anniversary of his pro debut.
- The celebrations marking the 60th anniversary of the event have been unprecedented in scope.
- Postage stamps are often issued to commemorate the anniversary of an important event.
- In 2000, The New Yorker Festival was inaugurated to mark the magazine's seventy-fifth anniversary.
- This year, the lab celebrates its 60th anniversary.
- This month marks the 70th anniversary of the opening of the first drive-in theater.
- The celebration of the 200th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence was years in the making.
- The cooperative will mark its 65th anniversary in February.
- Two major exhibitions have been organised this year to mark the anniversary of the birth of Salvador Dali.
- The Winslow Film Festival marked its third anniversary a couple of weeks ago.
- The anniversary has been marked by a memorial service in central London, addressed by a UK government minister.
- The show marks the twentieth anniversary of the opening of the museum's new building.
Synonyms
jubilee, commemoration
1. 1.1 The date on which a country or other institution was founded in a previous year.
  Canada's 125th anniversary
  Example sentencesExamples
  The survey was conducted by the British Council to mark its 70th anniversary celebrations.
  The Association was founded in 1955, and this conference will launch its fiftieth anniversary celebrations.
  Alexander Dobrinov and is on display for the first time as part of the anniversary celebrations of the Rotary Club in Bulgaria.
  A reunion of former and current pupils and staff marking a school's 30th anniversary had a touch of sadness to it too.
  Dorrie Godkin is also President of AIMS this year - the association's ruby anniversary.
  An Artworks programme about the Traverse's anniversary is on BBC2 tonight at 9pm
  The college is currently in preparations for the 100th year anniversary of its opening in 1906.
  The ecumenical service was part of the 75th anniversary celebrations of Sligo Rovers.
  Greatwood School is gearing up for its 50th anniversary celebrations but needs some help.
  The Minister had made a similar appeal at the first anniversary celebrations of MAA TV recently.
  This is expected to be ready for the museum's 40th anniversary next year.
  England cricket legends will bowl into Ashford Cricket Club this Sunday to mark the club's 150th anniversary.
  They were bought on Thursday, December 16, the 111 th anniversary of the Bronte Society.
  Before that, the Centre will host the anniversary celebrations of the Indo-Russian Youth Club.
  Come celebrate The Association of Former Students' 125th Anniversary at our Country Fair on November 6th from 11:30am.
  In fact, at the high school's anniversary next year, they were planning to have her as a keynote speaker.
  The event coincides with the celebration of the 30th anniversary of the club.
  Now JetBlue's offering a bonanza of deals, in honor of the airline's fifth anniversary.
  The Yorkshire Air Show is being sponsored by the Yorkshire Post as part of our 250th anniversary celebrations.
  Former students of St. Joseph's are planning to organise a reunion to mark this special anniversary next year.
2. 1.2 The date on which a couple was married in a previous year.
  he even forgot our tenth anniversary!
  Example sentencesExamples
  Having always celebrated the anniversary of their first meeting, once they tie the knot they then have another anniversary to remember.
  In truth, she moved out shortly after the couple's 25th wedding anniversary.
  No matter how old you are it is important not to forget your wedding anniversary as Pat Evans found out to his cost last week.
  There was a couple who were celebrating their diamond anniversary and a couple who had been married just two years.
  She and her late husband, who died in 2002, received messages from the Queen on their diamond and platinum wedding anniversaries.
  Other spouses can count on spouse participation in special events… birthdays, anniversaries, concerts, football games, graduation, and even the birth of a child.
  A couple approaching their golden anniversary have thanked the Lord for 50 years of marital bliss.
  Missing a child's class recital, a spouse's birthday or a wedding anniversary takes its toll over time.
  Two months to the date of their wedding anniversary Jessica was pregnant with Jasmine.
  Communal feasting is central to marking birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, achievements, significant purchases, and major public holidays.
  Who else can say they got divorced on the tenth anniversary of their wedding?
  To celebrate their golden anniversary the couple are planning a relaxing break in Torquay.
  Stephen Clarke, 56, a quality auditor from Freshbrook began writing poems for birthdays, weddings and anniversaries and has even had several published in anthologies.
  Be it a birthday party or a wedding anniversary one cannot do without pastries which heralds the good occasion.
  Even in Boston the card shops don't seem to think much of diamond wedding anniversaries.
  Additional local news items are welcomed by everyone, such as weddings, anniversaries, christenings, birthdays, birth announcements and deaths.
  The three-mile run is being held on Sunday, June 5, the couple's 34th wedding anniversary.
  Wedding anniversaries, 21st birthdays, retirement functions, Mothers' Day and Fathers' Day are all celebrated here in Ireland in great style in recent years.
  Christmas, Vishu, New Year, birthday and a wedding anniversary are all occasions to celebrate.
  These are ideal gifts for weddings, birthday, anniversaries or any other special occasion.
3. 1.3informal The date on which a romance began in a previous month or week.
  Example sentencesExamples
  Things progressed in this same manner, until about a week after our 3 month anniversary.
  We're engaged to be married in two months, on the anniversary of the day I left.
  It would have been our six year anniversary, if we were still dating.
  Me and Jason's best friend, Troy, were going out a few years ago, and it was our six month anniversary.
  One night, we went out to a nicer restaurant for our fifth month anniversary.
  Anyway, Brett and I are going on a date tonight, it's our 1-year anniversary.
  A couple of weeks ago, Maxence and I celebrated our seventh dating anniversary.
  On our two month anniversary, he got mad at me and slapped me across the face.
  At the anniversary of their fourth month of acquaintance, Travis arrived with a bouquet of flowers.
  As we passed our eight month anniversary, things were still going very strong and we were happy.
  Matt had just given her a bracelet for their five - month anniversary.
  It was only when she forgot about their one month anniversary that his true nature began to surface.
  He wanted to make tonight special for Meghan. After all it was their 9 month anniversary.
  They broke up at the end of the year, the week after their fifth month anniversary.
  One theme that crops up week after week are those who hit their 5 or 6 month anniversary.
  I don't know what the six month anniversary is called… probably plywood or something.
  The one-, six-, and 12-month anniversaries of a death, divorce, or other loss are highly stressful and significant.
  Today was the three month anniversary of the first day he laid eyes on her.
  On our one month and two month anniversaries, we had candlelit dinners and our exchange of gifts, but we wanted our three month anniversary to be different.
  It was the one he had bought for her when he had left for a month after their three month anniversary.

Origin

Middle English: from Latin anniversarius ‘returning yearly’, from annus ‘year’ + versus ‘turning’.

单词	anniversary
释义	Definition of anniversary in English: anniversary nounPlural anniversariesanɪˈvəːs(ə)riˌænəˈvərs(ə)ri 1The date on which an event took place or an institution was founded in a previous year. the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Britain the 75th anniversary of the RAF Example sentencesExamples This year marks the 10th anniversary of his pro debut. The celebrations marking the 60th anniversary of the event have been unprecedented in scope. This month marks the 250th anniversary of the birth of Marie Antoinette. The exhibition concludes with an academic conference on 22 February, the 200th anniversary of Barry's death. The Winslow Film Festival marked its third anniversary a couple of weeks ago. The show marks the twentieth anniversary of the opening of the museum's new building. The anniversary has been marked by a memorial service in central London, addressed by a UK government minister. The cooperative will mark its 65th anniversary in February. The celebration of the 200th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence was years in the making. In 2000, The New Yorker Festival was inaugurated to mark the magazine's seventy-fifth anniversary. Next year, we're celebrating the fair's 150th anniversary. This year, the lab celebrates its 60th anniversary. Two major exhibitions have been organised this year to mark the anniversary of the birth of Salvador Dali. This month marks the 70th anniversary of the opening of the first drive-in theater. Today is the anniversary of the seige of the Alamo. The national holiday is 3 September, the Anniversary of the Foundation of the Republic. The exhibitions mark the anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. The center recently marked its third anniversary on the university's campus. Postage stamps are often issued to commemorate the anniversary of an important event. Nostalgia has suffused the build-up to today's anniversary. Synonyms jubilee, commemoration 1.1 The date on which a couple were married in a previous year. he even forgot our tenth anniversary! Example sentencesExamples Missing a child's class recital, a spouse's birthday or a wedding anniversary takes its toll over time. Having always celebrated the anniversary of their first meeting, once they tie the knot they then have another anniversary to remember. To celebrate their golden anniversary the couple are planning a relaxing break in Torquay. These are ideal gifts for weddings, birthday, anniversaries or any other special occasion. No matter how old you are it is important not to forget your wedding anniversary as Pat Evans found out to his cost last week. In truth, she moved out shortly after the couple's 25th wedding anniversary. The three-mile run is being held on Sunday, June 5, the couple's 34th wedding anniversary. Who else can say they got divorced on the tenth anniversary of their wedding? Christmas, Vishu, New Year, birthday and a wedding anniversary are all occasions to celebrate. Wedding anniversaries, 21st birthdays, retirement functions, Mothers' Day and Fathers' Day are all celebrated here in Ireland in great style in recent years. Two months to the date of their wedding anniversary Jessica was pregnant with Jasmine. Be it a birthday party or a wedding anniversary one cannot do without pastries which heralds the good occasion. She and her late husband, who died in 2002, received messages from the Queen on their diamond and platinum wedding anniversaries. There was a couple who were celebrating their diamond anniversary and a couple who had been married just two years. Communal feasting is central to marking birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, achievements, significant purchases, and major public holidays. Stephen Clarke, 56, a quality auditor from Freshbrook began writing poems for birthdays, weddings and anniversaries and has even had several published in anthologies. Other spouses can count on spouse participation in special events… birthdays, anniversaries, concerts, football games, graduation, and even the birth of a child. Even in Boston the card shops don't seem to think much of diamond wedding anniversaries. A couple approaching their golden anniversary have thanked the Lord for 50 years of marital bliss. Additional local news items are welcomed by everyone, such as weddings, anniversaries, christenings, birthdays, birth announcements and deaths. Origin Middle English: from Latin anniversarius 'returning yearly', from annus 'year' + versus 'turning'. annual from Late Middle English: This comes via Old French from late Latin annualis, based on Latin annus ‘year’. The notion of a ‘yearbook’ recording events of the past year, arose in the late 17th century. From the same word we get annals (mid 16th century) from Latin annales (libri) ‘yearly (books)’ giving a historical record of the events throughout each year; anniversary (Middle English) ‘returning yearly’; annuity (Late Middle English) something paid ‘yearly’; perennial (mid 17th century) ‘[lasting] through the year’; and the Latin phrases annus horribilis ‘year of disasters’ and annus mirabilis ‘wonderful year’. Rhymes bursary, cursory, mercery, nursery Definition of anniversary in US English: anniversary nounˌænəˈvərs(ə)riˌanəˈvərs(ə)rē 1The date on which an event took place in a previous year. the 50th anniversary of the start of World War II as modifier anniversary celebrations Example sentencesExamples Nostalgia has suffused the build-up to today's anniversary. Next year, we're celebrating the fair's 150th anniversary. The center recently marked its third anniversary on the university's campus. Today is the anniversary of the seige of the Alamo. The national holiday is 3 September, the Anniversary of the Foundation of the Republic. This month marks the 250th anniversary of the birth of Marie Antoinette. The exhibitions mark the anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. The exhibition concludes with an academic conference on 22 February, the 200th anniversary of Barry's death. This year marks the 10th anniversary of his pro debut. The celebrations marking the 60th anniversary of the event have been unprecedented in scope. Postage stamps are often issued to commemorate the anniversary of an important event. In 2000, The New Yorker Festival was inaugurated to mark the magazine's seventy-fifth anniversary. This year, the lab celebrates its 60th anniversary. This month marks the 70th anniversary of the opening of the first drive-in theater. The celebration of the 200th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence was years in the making. The cooperative will mark its 65th anniversary in February. Two major exhibitions have been organised this year to mark the anniversary of the birth of Salvador Dali. The Winslow Film Festival marked its third anniversary a couple of weeks ago. The anniversary has been marked by a memorial service in central London, addressed by a UK government minister. The show marks the twentieth anniversary of the opening of the museum's new building. Synonyms jubilee, commemoration 1.1 The date on which a country or other institution was founded in a previous year. Canada's 125th anniversary Example sentencesExamples The survey was conducted by the British Council to mark its 70th anniversary celebrations. The Association was founded in 1955, and this conference will launch its fiftieth anniversary celebrations. Alexander Dobrinov and is on display for the first time as part of the anniversary celebrations of the Rotary Club in Bulgaria. A reunion of former and current pupils and staff marking a school's 30th anniversary had a touch of sadness to it too. Dorrie Godkin is also President of AIMS this year - the association's ruby anniversary. An Artworks programme about the Traverse's anniversary is on BBC2 tonight at 9pm The college is currently in preparations for the 100th year anniversary of its opening in 1906. The ecumenical service was part of the 75th anniversary celebrations of Sligo Rovers. Greatwood School is gearing up for its 50th anniversary celebrations but needs some help. The Minister had made a similar appeal at the first anniversary celebrations of MAA TV recently. This is expected to be ready for the museum's 40th anniversary next year. England cricket legends will bowl into Ashford Cricket Club this Sunday to mark the club's 150th anniversary. They were bought on Thursday, December 16, the 111 th anniversary of the Bronte Society. Before that, the Centre will host the anniversary celebrations of the Indo-Russian Youth Club. Come celebrate The Association of Former Students' 125th Anniversary at our Country Fair on November 6th from 11:30am. In fact, at the high school's anniversary next year, they were planning to have her as a keynote speaker. The event coincides with the celebration of the 30th anniversary of the club. Now JetBlue's offering a bonanza of deals, in honor of the airline's fifth anniversary. The Yorkshire Air Show is being sponsored by the Yorkshire Post as part of our 250th anniversary celebrations. Former students of St. Joseph's are planning to organise a reunion to mark this special anniversary next year. 1.2 The date on which a couple was married in a previous year. he even forgot our tenth anniversary! Example sentencesExamples Having always celebrated the anniversary of their first meeting, once they tie the knot they then have another anniversary to remember. In truth, she moved out shortly after the couple's 25th wedding anniversary. No matter how old you are it is important not to forget your wedding anniversary as Pat Evans found out to his cost last week. There was a couple who were celebrating their diamond anniversary and a couple who had been married just two years. She and her late husband, who died in 2002, received messages from the Queen on their diamond and platinum wedding anniversaries. Other spouses can count on spouse participation in special events… birthdays, anniversaries, concerts, football games, graduation, and even the birth of a child. A couple approaching their golden anniversary have thanked the Lord for 50 years of marital bliss. Missing a child's class recital, a spouse's birthday or a wedding anniversary takes its toll over time. Two months to the date of their wedding anniversary Jessica was pregnant with Jasmine. Communal feasting is central to marking birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, achievements, significant purchases, and major public holidays. Who else can say they got divorced on the tenth anniversary of their wedding? To celebrate their golden anniversary the couple are planning a relaxing break in Torquay. Stephen Clarke, 56, a quality auditor from Freshbrook began writing poems for birthdays, weddings and anniversaries and has even had several published in anthologies. Be it a birthday party or a wedding anniversary one cannot do without pastries which heralds the good occasion. Even in Boston the card shops don't seem to think much of diamond wedding anniversaries. Additional local news items are welcomed by everyone, such as weddings, anniversaries, christenings, birthdays, birth announcements and deaths. The three-mile run is being held on Sunday, June 5, the couple's 34th wedding anniversary. Wedding anniversaries, 21st birthdays, retirement functions, Mothers' Day and Fathers' Day are all celebrated here in Ireland in great style in recent years. Christmas, Vishu, New Year, birthday and a wedding anniversary are all occasions to celebrate. These are ideal gifts for weddings, birthday, anniversaries or any other special occasion. 1.3informal The date on which a romance began in a previous month or week. Example sentencesExamples Things progressed in this same manner, until about a week after our 3 month anniversary. We're engaged to be married in two months, on the anniversary of the day I left. It would have been our six year anniversary, if we were still dating. Me and Jason's best friend, Troy, were going out a few years ago, and it was our six month anniversary. One night, we went out to a nicer restaurant for our fifth month anniversary. Anyway, Brett and I are going on a date tonight, it's our 1-year anniversary. A couple of weeks ago, Maxence and I celebrated our seventh dating anniversary. On our two month anniversary, he got mad at me and slapped me across the face. At the anniversary of their fourth month of acquaintance, Travis arrived with a bouquet of flowers. As we passed our eight month anniversary, things were still going very strong and we were happy. Matt had just given her a bracelet for their five - month anniversary. It was only when she forgot about their one month anniversary that his true nature began to surface. He wanted to make tonight special for Meghan. After all it was their 9 month anniversary. They broke up at the end of the year, the week after their fifth month anniversary. One theme that crops up week after week are those who hit their 5 or 6 month anniversary. I don't know what the six month anniversary is called… probably plywood or something. The one-, six-, and 12-month anniversaries of a death, divorce, or other loss are highly stressful and significant. Today was the three month anniversary of the first day he laid eyes on her. On our one month and two month anniversaries, we had candlelit dinners and our exchange of gifts, but we wanted our three month anniversary to be different. It was the one he had bought for her when he had left for a month after their three month anniversary. Origin Middle English: from Latin anniversarius ‘returning yearly’, from annus ‘year’ + versus ‘turning’.
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