Anniversaries Meaning in English

word · lemma: anniversary

US

ˌænəˈvɝsɝiz

an-uh-VER-suh-reez

UK

ˌænɪvˈɜːsəɹˌiz

an-ih-VUR-suh-reez

Definition

Anniversaries are dates that mark the yearly return of a special event, such as a wedding or important occasion.

Usage & Nuances

Used mainly for yearly celebrations of weddings, relationships, events, or milestones. 'Wedding anniversary' is common, but 'anniversary' can refer to any recurring significant date. Don't confuse with 'birthday' (for people).

• Spanish: aniversarios
• Portuguese (BR): aniversários
• Portuguese (PT): aniversários
• Chinese (Simplified): 纪念日
• Chinese (Traditional): 紀念日
• Hindi: वर्षगाँठें
• Arabic: ذكريات سنوية
• Bengali: বার্ষিকী
• Russian: годовщины
• Japanese: 記念日
• Vietnamese: kỷ niệm
• Korean: 기념일
• Turkish: yıldönümleri
• Urdu: سالگرہ
• Indonesian: ulang tahun (acara/kejadian) - hari peringatan

Example Sentences

They celebrate their wedding anniversaries every July.

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Some people forget important anniversaries.

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We have many family anniversaries to remember.

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Facebook reminds me of friends' anniversaries all the time.

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They plan special trips for their big anniversaries.

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Museums often hold events to mark historical anniversaries.

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