almanac

noun

al·​ma·​nac ˈȯl-mə-ˌnak  ˈal- 

1

: a publication containing astronomical and meteorological data for a given year and often including a miscellany of other information

2

: a usually annual publication containing statistical, tabular, and general information

Examples of almanac in a Sentence

an almanac of town news

Recent Examples on the Web

According to the almanac, the wider the brown sections are, the milder winter will be. —Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 31 Oct. 2024

But many weather experts disagree with the predictions, saying the almanac's weather reports may be no better than chance. —Elissa Robinson, Detroit Free Press, 24 Oct. 2024

What do the Farmers' almanacs predict for winter in Kentucky? —John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 11 Oct. 2024

The almanac explains that its forecasts draw on various academic fields, including solar science, climatology and meteorology. —Zach Bradshaw, The Arizona Republic, 20 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English almenak, from Medieval Latin almanach, probably from Arabic al-manākh the almanac

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

almanac

noun

al·​ma·​nac ˈȯl-mə-ˌnak  ˈal- 

: a book containing a calendar of days, weeks, and months and usually facts about the rising and setting of the sun and moon, changes in the tides, and information of general interest