Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

semi-annual

adjective
/ˈsɛmiˈæn.ju.əl/
Definition
Occurring twice a year; semi-annual events take place every six months.
Examples
  • The company’s semi-annual report provides updates on its financial status.
  • We hold a semi-annual family reunion in the summer and winter.
  • The magazine is published on a semi-annual basis, with issues released in June and December.
Meaning
The term refers to anything that happens two times a year, rather than once.
Synonyms
  • Biannual
  • Semi-yearly
  • Twice-a-year