Biannual Meaning in English
word
baɪˈænuəɫ
by-AN-yoo-uhl
baɪˈænjuːəl
by-AN-yoo-uhl
Definition
Happening twice a year, or every six months.
Usage & Nuances
Often confused with 'biennial', which means every two years. 'Biannual' always means two times per year. Common collocations: 'biannual meeting', 'biannual report'. Mainly used in formal or business contexts.
Spanish: bianualPortuguese (BR): bianualPortuguese (PT): bianualChinese (Simplified): 每年两次的Chinese (Traditional): 每年兩次的Hindi: दो बार वार्षिकArabic: نِصف سنوي (مرتين في السنة)Bengali: বছরে দুইবার হওয়া - ষান্মাসিকRussian: дважды в год - полугодовойJapanese: 年2回の - 半年ごとのVietnamese: hai lần một năm - nửa năm một lầnKorean: 연 2회의 - 반년마다Turkish: yılda iki kez - altı ayda birUrdu: سال میں دو بار ہونے والا - ششماہیIndonesian: dua kali setahun - tiap enam bulan
Example Sentences
The company holds a biannual meeting in January and July.
basic
We publish a biannual report for our investors.
basic
This garden festival is biannual.
basic
We’ve made it a tradition to take a biannual family vacation.
natural
There’s a biannual sale at that store, so I always wait before buying clothes.
natural
My dentist recommends a biannual checkup for healthy teeth.
natural