annually

adverb

an·​nu·​al·​ly ˈan-yə(-wə)-lē How to pronounce annually (audio)
-yü-ə-
: once a year : each year
an event that occurs annually
a report that's published annually
She spends about $1,000 of her own money annually on additional supplies, and doesn't hesitate to let the children know it.—Michael Winerip
More than 300,000 Americans undergo angioplasty annually to open clogged heart arteries and relieve chest pain.—Melissa Williams

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But the government continues to pay millions annually in rent for the old space. — Chiara Eisner, NPR, 3 Aug. 2026 But it’s also tried to make inroads in the movie business in the last couple years, pledging to double its film production by 2027, aiming for 10-15 films annually, partly to have greater control over IP. — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026 An Orlando Sentinel analysis reviewed by local tax authorities found potential savings of $2,328 annually for a home in the City of Orlando valued at least $300,000. — Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2026 Since 2019 and through 2023, fewer than 200 cases have been reported annually, CDC data shows. — Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for annually

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1555, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of annually was circa 1555

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“Annually.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/annually. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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