Idiom idiom
once a year
Meaning
This means something happens one time every year.
Examples
“We visit my grandparents once a year.”
“The company holds a large party for all its employees once a year to celebrate their hard work.”
“Although they lived in different countries, the two old friends made a solemn vow to meet in person once a year to reminisce about their youth.”
Last updated April 22, 2026