Definition

A special day that is remembered or celebrated each year because something important happened on that date in the past.

Example

We celebrated our wedding anniversary with a nice dinner.

Conversation

Are you planning anything special for your parents' anniversary?

Yes, we're throwing them a surprise party this weekend!

That sounds amazing! How many people are you inviting for the anniversary?

Just close family and friends, so it should be a nice, intimate gathering.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Anniversary is formed from "annus" (meaning year) and "versus" (meaning turned). The word refers to the date on which an event occurs every year, marking the turning of another year since that event.

Memory Tip

Think of 'year' ('annus') and 'turned' ('versus') to remember that an anniversary is the yearly turning of a date marking an event.

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