noun
Uncommon
annals
AN-uhlz
Annals (noun) means a written record of events arranged by year, or historical records more generally. Example: “The event is recorded in the annals of the city.”
noun
1
A written record of events arranged by year, or historical records more generally.
"The event is recorded in the annals of the city."
"She spent years researching the annals of medieval Europe."
2
A regularly published journal recording research, discoveries, or the proceedings of a society.
"The findings appeared in the annals of the medical society."
How to use annals
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishYear-by-year historical records, or a scholarly journal.
Common pairings
the annals of history
annals of science
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Etymology
From Latin annales ("chronicles"), from annus ("year") — the same root behind "annual" and "anniversary."
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Frequently asked questions
What does “annals” mean?
The word “annals” means a written record of events arranged by year, or historical records more generally. In plain terms, year-by-year historical records, or a scholarly journal.
How do you pronounce “annals”?
“Annals” is pronounced AN-uhlz (/ˈæn.əlz/ in IPA).
How do you use “annals” in a sentence?
Here is “annals” used in a sentence: “The event is recorded in the annals of the city.”
What is another word for “annals”?
Words with a similar meaning to “annals” include history.
What part of speech is “annals”?
“Annals” is a noun.
Where does the word “annals” come from?
The word “annals” comes from Latin. From Latin annales ("chronicles"), from annus ("year") — the same root behind "annual" and "anniversary.".
Is “annals” a common word?
“Annals” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “annals” have?
“Annals” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a written record of events arranged by year, or historical records more generally.
