Year — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈyir/

Meaning & Definition of Year

Year (noun)

  1. the period of about 3651/4 solar days required for one revolution of the earth around the sun
  2. the time required for the apparent sun to return to an arbitrary fixed or moving reference point in the sky
  3. the time in which a planet completes a revolution about the sun

Year (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in generation, cycle

    similar: cycle, generation, age, day, epoch, era, period, time, bit, space, span, spell, stretch, while, date, vintage

Related Entry: Year-rounder (noun)

Year-rounder is a different word from Year. The synonyms below are for year-rounder, not for year.

  1. a usually longtime resident of a locality

    "year-rounders love the off-season, when the tourists are a bittersweet memory and once again they have the island all to themselves"

    similar: local, localite, native, townie
    related: denizen, dweller, habitant, inhabitant, occupant, resident, resider
    near: excursionist, sightseer, traveler, holidayer, vacationer, vacationist

Related Entry: Year-rounders (noun)

Year-rounders is a different word from Year. The synonyms below are for year-rounders, not for year.

  1. a usually longtime resident of a locality

    "year-rounders love the off-season, when the tourists are a bittersweet memory and once again they have the island all to themselves"

    similar: localites, locals, natives, townies
    related: denizens, dwellers, habitants, inhabitants, occupants, residents, residers
    near: excursionists, sightseers, travelers, holidayers, vacationers, vacationists

Related Entry: Light-year (noun)

Light-year is a different word from Year. The synonyms below are for light-year, not for year.

  1. a huge physical or conceptual distance

    "my sister and I are close in age, but personality-wise, there are light-years between us"

    similar: galaxy, world
    related: country mile, long haul, way, infinity
    near: hop, skip, and jump, shouting distance, stone's throw, striking distance, hair, hairbreadth, inch

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Year

The most common words with a similar meaning to Year:

cycle, generation, age, day, epoch, era, period, time, bit, space, span, spell, stretch, while, date, vintage

Origin & Etymology of Year

Middle English yere, from Old English gēar; akin to Old High German jār year, Greek hōros year, hōra season, hour

First known use: before 12th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Year

Words & Phrases Containing Year

year-end, year of grace, year-round, academic year, calendar year, common year, dollar-a-year, first-year

Frequently Asked Questions about Year

What does "Year" mean?

"Year" means the period of about 3651/4 solar days required for one revolution of the earth around the sun. As a noun, it is defined as: the period of about 3651/4 solar days required for one revolution of the earth around the sun.

What is another word for "Year"?

Other words for "Year" include cycle, generation, age, day, epoch, era, period and time. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Year" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Year"?

There are 16 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Year". Common alternatives include cycle, generation, age, day, epoch, era, period, time, bit and space.

Is "Year" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Year" is a noun.

Is "Year" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As an A1-level word, "Year" is typical of Cambridge A1 Movers (Young Learners), TOEIC Listening & Reading 120+.

How do you pronounce "Year"?

"Year" is pronounced /ˈyir/.

What is the origin of the word "Year"?

"Year" comes from Middle English yere, from Old English gēar; akin to Old High German jār year, Greek hōros year, hōra season, hour. First known use: before 12th century.

What is another word for "Year" meaning "as in generation, cycle"?

When "Year" (noun) means as in generation, cycle, synonyms include cycle, generation, age, day, epoch and era.