noun
- a yearly publication containing calendars, weather forecasts, astronomical data, and other useful information
- a reference book containing statistical, tabular, or general information on a particular subject
Examples
- The farmer consulted his almanac to determine the best planting dates.
- She bought a world almanac to help with her geography homework.
- The old almanac predicted a harsh winter with heavy snowfall.
- The sports almanac contained statistics from the past fifty years.
- Benjamin Franklin published Poor Richard’s Almanack for many years.
- The almanac included tide tables for coastal fishermen.