Year

/jˈi‍ə/

/ˈjɪɹ/

Year

a period of time that is made up of twelve months, particularly one that starts on January first and ends on December thirty-first

a period of time occupying a regular part of a calendar year that is used for some particular activity

the period of time that it takes for a planet (as, e.g., Earth or Mars) to make a complete revolution around the sun

a body of students who graduate together

synonyms : class

Examples

1. This job puts years on you.

2. The city celebrated its third century of existence last year.

3. The city's hockey team won the championship last year.

4. Years of smoking and drinking has taken a toll on her health.