Anniversary

A2 8+

Pronunciation: /ˌan.ɪˈvɜr.sər.i/

Definitions of anniversary

noun a yearly recurrence of the date of a past event

Example Sentences

A1 My parents celebrated their 25th anniversary last month.

A2 We always exchange gifts on our wedding anniversary.

B1 The company is hosting a party to celebrate its 50th anniversary.

B2 Their anniversary trip to Paris was a dream come true.

C1 The anniversary of the treaty signing will be commemorated with a special ceremony.

C2 The museum is planning a grand exhibition for its centennial anniversary.

adjective relating to or marking the yearly recurrence of a past event

Example Sentences

A1 My parents celebrated their anniversary with a special dinner.

A2 We bought a gift for our friends' anniversary party.

B1 The company is hosting an anniversary event to celebrate its founding.

B2 The couple went on a romantic trip for their 10th anniversary.

C1 The museum is showcasing a special exhibit for its 50th anniversary.

C2 The anniversary edition of the book includes bonus content and illustrations.

Examples of anniversary in a Sentence

formal The company celebrated its 50th anniversary with a grand event.

informal We're throwing a big party for our parents' anniversary next weekend.

slang My friend and I are having a chill get-together for our friendship anniversary.

figurative The anniversary of the tragic event serves as a reminder of the importance of safety measures.

Grammatical Forms of anniversary

plural

anniversaries

comparative

more anniversary

superlative

most anniversary

present tense

celebrate

future tense

will celebrate

perfect tense

have celebrated

continuous tense

celebrating

singular

anniversary

positive degree

anniversary

infinitive

to celebrate

gerund

celebrating

participle

celebrated

Origin and Evolution of anniversary

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'anniversary' originated from the Latin word 'anniversarius', which is derived from the combination of 'annus' meaning 'year' and 'vertere' meaning 'to turn'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the yearly recurrence of a date, especially the date of a past event, the word 'anniversary' has evolved to encompass a broader range of celebrations and commemorations of any length of time, such as monthly or weekly anniversaries.