almanac
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Definition
An almanac is a yearly book with helpful information about the calendar, weather, important dates, and facts about different topics.
Usage & Nuances
'Almanac' is a formal, somewhat old-fashioned term. Common collocations: 'weather almanac', 'Farmer’s Almanac'. Rarely used in everyday speech today; more frequent in historical, agricultural, or trivia contexts.
Example Sentences
If you’re into gardening, you might enjoy checking the almanac for planting tips.
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We looked at the almanac to find out the sunrise time.
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The farmer buys a new almanac every year.
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My grandfather reads the almanac to check the holidays.
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According to the almanac, this summer will be hotter than usual.
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The old almanac in the library is full of interesting facts from the 1800s.
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