anniversary
Translation
anniversary
Examples
They celebrated their tenth wedding anniversary.
They celebrated their tenth wedding anniversary.
Today is the anniversary of the company's founding.
Today is the anniversary of the company's founding.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) the date of a past event It's the 50th anniversary of the moon landing.
((wedding/birthday)) anniversary a specific type of anniversary We are going to their wedding anniversary party.
Similar Words
Synonyms: jubilee, celebration
Etymology
From Latin 'annus' (year) + 'versus' (turned). A date that 'turns' or comes around each year.
Memory Tips
'Anni' means year, as in 'annual'. Think of it as a yearly event.