year
Twelve-month period
A period of twelve months, usually from January to December.
[a number] year(s)
- She spent a year studying abroad in France.
- The company reported its profits for the last fiscal year.
- This year has been especially challenging for farmers.
- He plans to travel around the world next year.
- The leap year occurs every four years.
- I was born last year.
- This year is very busy.
- We will go on holiday next year.
- A leap year has 366 days.
Specific twelve-month span
A set of twelve months starting from any date you choose, such as a school year or business year.
[type of] year
- The academic year begins in September and ends in June.
- Our financial year runs from April to March.
- The project will take about a year to complete.
- The school year starts in September.
- The business year ends in March.
- We will finish the work in one year.
Earth’s orbit around Sun
The time it takes Earth to go around the Sun once, about 365 days.
- A solar year is about 365.25 days long.
- Ancient civilizations tracked the passage of the year by observing the Sun's position.
- The sidereal year is slightly longer than the tropical year.
- The Earth takes one year to go around the Sun.
- A year has about 365 days.
- The solar year is important for calendars.
- Base: year
- Plural: years
all year round
1Throughout the whole year
For the whole year, without stopping for any season.
- This shop is open all year round.
- We get fresh vegetables all year round here.
happy new year
1Greeting at start of year
A friendly thing to say to someone at the start of a new calendar year to wish them happiness.
- Happy New Year! I hope it’s a great one for you.
- She called her parents to say Happy New Year.
in years
1For many past years until now
Used to talk about something that has not happened for a long time, measured in years.
- I haven’t seen him in years.
- This is the best meal I’ve had in years.
new year
1Start of calendar year
The time when one calendar year ends and another begins, usually celebrated on January 1.
- We always have a big party for New Year.
- Many people make resolutions at New Year.
year after year
1Every single year repeatedly
Happening every single year in the same way.
- Year after year, they win the championship.
- Year after year, she visits her hometown.