English · Numbers & Time
anniversary
/ˌænɪˈvɜːsəri/
[/ˌænɪˈvɜːsəri/]
yearly date of an event
Intermediatenoun
Definition
The date on which an event happened in a previous year.
Example
They celebrated their tenth wedding anniversary with a quiet dinner.
They celebrated their tenth wedding anniversary with a quiet dinner.
Etymology
From Latin "anniversarius," returning yearly, from "annus," year, plus "versus," turned.
How & Where It’s Used
Marks the yearly return of a notable date, such as a wedding or founding.