anniversary
Meaning
An anniversary is a date that commemorates a significant event, often celebrated yearly, such as a wedding or the founding of an organization.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "anniversary" with "birthday," as they refer to different types of celebrations.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
They
are
preparing
a
small
dinner
at
home
to
celebrate
their
tenth
anniversary
,
and
the
table
is
covered
with
a
plain
white
cloth
.
Although
they
had
been
busy
all
day
,
she
lights
a
few
candles
while
he
puts
fresh
flowers
in
a
vase
.
They
talk
quietly
about
the
first
year
of
their
marriage
and
laugh
at
a
small
mistake
that
later
became
a
good
memory
.
A
simple
card
with
a
short
message
is
left
on
the
plate
,
and
a
homemade
cake
sits
in
the
middle
of
the
table
.
The
room
feels
calm
and
warm
,
and
both
of
them
enjoy
the
evening
without
hurry
.
Common Phrases
wedding anniversary
anniversary celebration
anniversary gift
Related Words
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