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Definition of monthly

monthly

/ˈmʌnθ.li/
month · ly
Plural:monthlies
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monthly Lexical Profile

monthly Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Done, produced, or occurring once a month.

Example

"The committee holds a monthly meeting to review the project's financial progress."

2

Calculated, payable, or valid for the period of a single month.

Example

"She purchased a monthly transit pass to save money on her daily commute."

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• adverb

1

Once a month; every month.

Example

"Subscriptions to the streaming service are billed monthly unless you choose an annual plan."

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• noun

1

A magazine or other periodical that is published once a month.

Example

"Her investigative article was featured on the cover of a prestigious literary monthly."

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• Rhymes for monthly

• Nearby Words

montgomery
month
monthlong
monthly
monthslong
montmorency
montmorency falls

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English as 'monethly', combining the Old English noun 'mōnaþ' (month) with the suffix '-ly'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Monthly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/monthly
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