calendar — a chart or series of pages showing the days, weeks, and months of a particular year
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a chart or series of pages showing the days, weeks, and months of a particular year
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkæləndər/
Example Sentences
- My mom's calendar is so packed, even her coffee breaks are scheduled!
- I need to check my calendar before making any weekend plans.
- The office calendar shows three meetings on the same day - someone clearly loves meetings!
calendar
NOUN[/ˈkæləndər/]
a chart or series of pages showing the days, weeks, and months of a particular year
Checking dates on wall calendars
Calendar, planner, and banner - planning's never been grander!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Calendar derives from Latin calendarium, which originally referred to an account book or ledger used in ancient Rome to record debts payable on the first day of each month. The term stems from calare (to call out, to proclaim), reflecting the Roman practice of officially announcing the first day of each month.
Breakdown
calendarium (account book, ledger) ← calare (to call out, to proclaim), with the suffix -arium indicating a place or collection.
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📝Examples
“My mom's calendar is so packed, even her coffee breaks are scheduled!”
“I need to check my calendar before making any weekend plans.”
“The office calendar shows three meetings on the same day - someone clearly loves meetings!”
“Students always circle exam dates on their calendar with red ink.”
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