almanac

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɔːlmənæk/

Definition

An annual publication containing astronomical data, tide tables, weather forecasts, and other miscellaneous information.

Examples

• The local library keeps a copy of the farmer's almanac on the reference shelf.

• She checked the almanac to see exactly when the sun would set on the day of the outdoor concert.

• The 19th-century almanac provided detailed charts for navigation and agricultural planning.

Synonyms of almanac

Words with a similar meaning to almanac:

• guide
• handbook
• yearbook
• compendium

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