Year Definition
year
noun
- a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days; "she is 4 years old"; "in the year 1920"
- a period of time occupying a regular part of a calendar year that is used for some particular activity; "a school year"
- 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 Martian year takes 687 of our days"
- a body of students who graduate together; "the class of '97"; "she was in my year at Hoehandle High"
"Year" in song lyrics
See how year is used in real songs:
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"The time is near, 2K4, the new year"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Chapel, Livewire, Wise — Da Block is Hot -
"Of the E-y-e ringin in the new year"
3rd Eye f/ Lord Finesse, Nine, Top Quality, Zone 7 — Troopers Reprezent -
"Yo you see the game getting better this year"
504 Boyz f/ Afficial, Curren$y — War
Words that rhyme with year
Usage tips for "year"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "year" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for year to find words that pair well.