Definition

A yearly book that provides various types of information, such as calendars, weather forecasts, and statistics, often organized in tables or lists.

Example

The farmer consulted the almanac to determine the best time for planting crops.

Conversation

Have you checked out the new almanac they released this year?

No, I didn't even know they published one!

Yeah, it has all the latest weather forecasts and astronomical data.

That sounds really useful; I should get a copy for my research.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Almanac originates from the Arabic word 'al-manākh' (meaning the climate or the weather). The term was adopted into Old Spanish as 'almanaque', which referred to a calendar or a table of astronomical events. The word 'almanac' thus refers to a publication that provides information about the calendar, weather, and astronomical events.

Memory Tip

Think of the Arabic word for climate ('al-manākh') to remember that an almanac provides information about the weather and calendar.

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