monthly

1 of 3

noun

month·​ly ˈmən(t)th-lē How to pronounce monthly (audio)
plural monthlies
Synonyms of monthlynext
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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Noun

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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 $1,857 and get you in-building laundry, a live-in super, storage space, and access to the communal roof deck one flight up. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 28 Sep. 2026 The scene caused Los Angeles Magazine publisher Christopher Gialanella to flee the event with promotional copies of the monthly under his arm, said a source. — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
Adverb
This risk management strategy for managing liquidity is reviewed monthly. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026 Ipsy also offers an Extra plan, which entails five full-size products for $32 monthly, and a quarterly Ultimate plan consisting of eight full-size products. — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
Adjective
The ritual has faded and has been downgraded to a monthly reception. — John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026 Theo supported Vincent with a monthly allowance, and in exchange Vincent gave Theo his paintings to try to market and sell. — Joan Martelli, Time, 17 Oct. 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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monthly. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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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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