American English
/jiɹ/
One syllable.
a period of twelve months, measured from a particular date or from January to December.
Practice out louda period of twelve months, measured from a particular date or from January to December.
We lived there for three years.
She signed a two-year contract.
this year · last year · next year · calendar year
for + number + year(s)
a + number + -year + noun
the period when students attend classes during one cycle of study.
The school year starts in August.
We have a long break at the end of the academic year.
school year · academic year · end of the year
during + the + school year
the + school year + starts/ends + in + month
used after a number to say how old a person or animal is.
My son is six years old.
They adopted a three-year-old dog.
For age, English uses be, not have: be + number + years old.
years old
be + number + year(s) old
a + number + -year-old + noun
a long time, usually used in the plural.
I haven't seen her in years.
They have worked together for years.
for years · in years · years ago
for + years
in + years
during the whole year
The store is open all year round.
every year for many years
The team wins year after year.
one time each year
We visit our relatives once a year.