calendar

[ˈkæl.ən.dər]

calendar Definition

• 1. a system of organizing time, especially a way that divides the year into months, weeks, and days
• 2. a printed table showing all the days, weeks, and months of the year

Using calendar: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "calendar" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I marked the date on my calendar.

• Example

  The school calendar shows when the holidays are.

• Example

  I need to check my calendar to see if I'm free that day.

calendar Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for calendar

• schedule
• timetable
• agenda
• planner

Phrases with calendar

• lunar calendar

  a calendar based on the cycles of the moon

  Example

  The Islamic calendar is a lunar calendar.

• Gregorian calendar

  the calendar used in most of the world, introduced by Pope Gregory XIII in 1582

  Example

  The Gregorian calendar replaced the Julian calendar.

• advent calendar

  a calendar used to count down the days until Christmas, with a small gift or treat behind each door

  Example

  My kids love opening the doors on their advent calendar every day in December.

Origins of calendar

from Latin 'calendarium', meaning 'account book'

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Summary: calendar in Brief

A 'calendar' [ˈkæl.ən.dər] is a system for organizing time, dividing the year into months, weeks, and days. It can also refer to a printed table showing all the days, weeks, and months of the year. Examples include 'I marked the date on my calendar,' and 'The school calendar shows when the holidays are.' 'Calendar' extends into phrases like 'lunar calendar,' and 'advent calendar,' which counts down the days until Christmas with a small gift or treat behind each door.