monthly

1 of 3

noun

month·​ly ˈmən(t)th-lē How to pronounce monthly (audio)
plural monthlies
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1
: a monthly periodical
2
monthlies plural : a menstrual period

monthly

2 of 3

adverb

: once a month : by the month

monthly

3 of 3

adjective

1
: lasting a month
the monthly revolution of the moon
2
a
: of or relating to a month
monthly statistics
b
: payable or reckoned by the month
my monthly salary
3
: occurring or appearing every month
a monthly meeting

Synonyms of monthly

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Examples of monthly in a Sentence

Noun He reads one of the travel monthlies. Adjective The monthly meeting is today. The regional manager visits the office on a monthly basis. She writes a monthly column for the magazine. the monthly total of traffic accidents
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Noun
The monthlies are $1,645, which will afford you … an intercom system. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 22 June 2026 Using daily disposable contacts instead of monthlies can also lower risk for infections. — Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026
Adverb
Curtains in the kitchen and bathroom should be washed monthly to remove splattering from grease, food, and aerosol products. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 1 July 2026 Clean range hood filters monthly to prevent grease buildup and maintain proper ventilation. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
Adjective
The data accounts for whether people who enrolled were also able to make monthly payments. — Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 3 July 2026 If Congress does nothing, research suggests, retirees will see a 28% cut in monthly benefits. — Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for monthly

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Adverb

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

Time Traveler
The first known use of monthly was before the 12th century

Rhymes for monthly

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monthly

1 of 2 adjective
month·​ly ˈmən(t)th-lē How to pronounce monthly (audio)
1
: occurring, done, produced, or published every month
2
: due or calculated by the month
monthly salary
3
: lasting a month
monthly adverb

monthly

2 of 2 noun
plural monthlies
1
: a monthly magazine
2
plural : a menstrual period

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