The Open Dictionary

almanac

noun

UK/ˈɔːl.mə.næk/
US/ˈɑːl.mə.næk/

Definitions of almanac noun

  1. Countable

    A yearly publication that provides specific information for that year, including important dates, sunrise and sunset times, and lunar cycles.

    • Farmers consult the almanac to determine when to plant their crops.

    • This almanac lists the astronomical events for the entire year in detail.

    • I checked the almanac to confirm the date of the next full moon.

  2. Countable

    A yearly publication containing facts and information about a particular subject or activity.

    • The sports almanac contains all of the important game results from the past year.

    • This investment almanac provides detailed data about the stock market over the past decade.

    • She consulted a cooking almanac to find information about seasonal ingredients.