anniversaries Definition
- 1a date on which an event took place in a previous year
- 2the celebration or commemoration of such a date
Using anniversaries: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "anniversaries" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
We celebrated our wedding anniversary with a romantic dinner.
Example
Today is the anniversary of my grandfather's death.
Example
The company is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.
anniversaries Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for anniversaries
Phrases with anniversaries
a 25th anniversary
Example
My parents are celebrating their silver anniversary next month.
a 50th anniversary
Example
We threw a big party for my grandparents' golden anniversary.
a special edition of a book, movie, or other product released on the anniversary of its original release
Example
The publisher is releasing an anniversary edition of the classic novel.
Origins of anniversaries
from Latin 'anniversarius', meaning 'returning yearly'
Summary: anniversaries in Brief
'Anniversaries' [ˌanəˈvərs(ə)rēz] refer to dates on which events took place in previous years and the celebration or commemoration of such dates. Examples include wedding anniversaries, death anniversaries, and company anniversaries. Phrases like 'silver anniversary' and 'golden anniversary' denote specific milestones, while 'anniversary edition' refers to a special edition of a product released on the anniversary of its original release.
