Meaning & use
anniversary
The date each year that marks the occurrence of a notable event in a previous year.
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They celebrated their tenth wedding anniversary with a quiet dinner by the sea.
The company marked the fiftieth anniversary of its founding with a special exhibit.
A note on using this word
Commonly paired with an ordinal number, such as 'fifth anniversary' or 'twenty-fifth anniversary.'
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