almanac
1 synonym for almanac, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — An annual publication listing dates, astronomical events, weather predictions, and other useful yearly information.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
farmer's calendar
How to use almanac
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
farmer's almanac
annual almanac
Etymology
From Old French almanach, ultimately traced back through Medieval Latin to an Arabic word for "climate" or "calendar".
Full origin of almanac →Frequently asked questions
What does “almanac” mean?
The word “almanac” means an annual publication listing dates, astronomical events, weather predictions, and other useful yearly information. In plain terms, a yearly reference book packed with dates, facts, and predictions on a topic.
How do you pronounce “almanac”?
“Almanac” is pronounced AWL-muh-nak ([ˈɔl.mə.næk] in IPA).
How do you use “almanac” in a sentence?
Here is “almanac” used in a sentence: “Farmers used to plan their planting around the old farmer's almanac.”
What part of speech is “almanac”?
“Almanac” is a noun.
Where does the word “almanac” come from?
The word “almanac” comes from Medieval Latin. From Old French almanach, ultimately traced back through Medieval Latin to an Arabic word for "climate" or "calendar".
