yearly

1 of 2

adjective

year·​ly ˈyir-lē 

1

: reckoned by the year

2

: occurring, appearing, made, done, or acted upon every year or once a year : annual

yearly

2 of 2

adverb

: every year : annually

Examples of yearly in a Sentence

Adjective

She renews her lease on a yearly basis.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Carranza said filling empty positions will require better salary and training, and perhaps more pay bumps when new hires hit yearly milestones. —Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026

Supporters can purchase yearly memberships ranging from $120 to $12,000. —Arkansas Online, 30 Apr. 2026

Adverb

In warmer climates, gardeners can trim back about a third of the woody stems yearly to keep perennial thyme plants productive. —Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026

Some hybrids bloom the first year, while perennial varieties bloom yearly but are short-lived. —Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 27 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adverb

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing yearly

• twice yearly

Rhymes for yearly

• austerely
• severely
• sincerely
• cavalierly
• clearly
• dearly
• merely
• nearly
• queerly

Kids Definition

yearly

adjective

year·​ly

ˈyi(ə)r-lē

1

: occurring, made, done, or produced every year : annual

2

: calculated in terms of one year

yearly adverb