anniversary
UK: ˌænɪˈvɜːsəri | US: ˌænɪˈvɜːrsəri
n. the yearly recurrence of the date of a past event, especially a significant one
n. a celebration or ceremony marking such a date
anniversary = ann<year> + vers<turn> + ary<noun suffix>
- ann (from Latin annus, meaning "year")
- vers (from Latin vertere, meaning "to turn")
- ary (a suffix forming nouns, often indicating "related to" or "pertaining to")
Etymology Origin:
The word anniversary originates from Latin anniversarius, combining annus (year) and vertere (to turn). The concept metaphorically represents the "turning of the year," marking the completion of another cycle since a notable event. This logical progression—from the literal "yearly turn" to the modern sense of commemoration—reflects how Latin roots evolved into abstract English terms.
They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a grand party.
The company marked its 10th anniversary by launching a new product line.
Every year, we observe the anniversary of our founder’s birth.
The museum’s anniversary exhibition attracted thousands of visitors.
She forgot their dating anniversary, which upset her partner.