1. happening once every year
2. calculated over or covering a period of one year

1. a plant that lives for only one year or growing season
Usage: botany
2. a book or report published once a year

Examples

• The company holds its annual meeting in December.
• Her annual salary is $50,000.
• We take an annual vacation to the mountains.
• Marigolds are popular annuals for summer gardens.
• The school published its annual report last week.
• Annual rainfall in this region averages 30 inches.
• The annual festival attracts thousands of visitors.