Definition
a (wedding) anniversary: a day on which an important event (such as a wedding) happened in a previous year, a day of remembrance
Some more examples of anniversaries: "the anniversary of the president's death", "the anniversary of the opening of a business".
Pronunciation examples
UK: We celebrated our fifth wedding anniversary yesterday.
US: Today is the anniversary of the declaration of independence.
- "Tonight is the one-year anniversary of Funky Friday!"
- "The board of the IACF thought it only fitting that you, one of the true pioneers in the fragrance and cosmetic community, deliver the speech to mark the Vicennial anniversary of our organization."
- "He and his staff were celebrating a birthday or anniversary of some sort," stated Lonnie Longpants, a longtime airport employee."
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