noun
almanac
AWL-muh-nak
Almanac (noun) means an annual publication listing dates, astronomical events, weather predictions, and other useful yearly information. Example: “Farmers used to plan their planting around the old farmer's almanac.”
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An annual publication listing dates, astronomical events, weather predictions, and other useful yearly information.
"Farmers used to plan their planting around the old farmer's almanac."
"The sports almanac lists every champion since 1950."
How to use almanac
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA yearly reference book packed with dates, facts, and predictions on a topic.
Common pairings
farmer's almanac
annual almanac
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Etymology
From Old French almanach, ultimately traced back through Medieval Latin to an Arabic word for "climate" or "calendar".
Synonyms
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farmer's calendar
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".
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