calendar
/ˈkæləndər/
noun
A chart that shows the days, weeks, and months
“She marked the date on the calendar.”
לוח שנה
Calendar is a noun in the everyday objects category. It is a advanced (ages 11-12) word, meaning "A chart that shows the days, weeks, and months" In Hebrew, calendar translates to לוח שנה.
Example Sentences
- She circled her birthday on the calendar so she would not forget.
- He checked the calendar to see which day the school trip was.
- Hanging a calendar on the wall helps you keep track of the days.
Did You Know? Julius Caesar introduced the 365-day calendar with a leap year every four years in 46 BC — and it was used for over 1,500 years! Our modern calendar was tweaked again in 1582 and is called the Gregorian calendar. Some countries still use different calendars — the Chinese lunar calendar, for example, has years named after animals like dragons, tigers, and rabbits.
Common Word Combinations
wall calendarcheck the calendarmark on a calendardesk calendar
Related Words
datemonthscheduleplanner
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