Word
bimonthly
Phoneticsbi·month·ly, stress on the second syllable
/baɪˈmənθɫi/
Definition
adj. happening every two months or twice a month. You have to check the context because people use it for both meanings.
adj. occurring either every two months or twice a month, with surrounding context determining the intended frequency. Often placed before the noun it modifies.
Examples
“We hold a bimonthly meeting to plan community events.”
“The dental clinic sends bimonthly reminders so patients book cleanings every two months.”
“The journal appears bimonthly, though contributors often ask whether that means six issues a year or twenty-four.”
Examples
simple
“We hold a bimonthly meeting to plan community events.”
contextual
“The dental clinic sends bimonthly reminders so patients book cleanings every two months.”
complex
“The journal appears bimonthly, though contributors often ask whether that means six issues a year or twenty-four.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “bimonthly” in context.
Verb
01. appear bimonthly
“The magazine appears bimonthly, with new editions in January and March.”
verb + adj
02. arrive bimonthly
“The delivery arrives bimonthly, on the 1st and 15th of each month.”
verb + adj
03. hold bimonthly
“We hold parent meetings bimonthly, in October, December and February.”
verb + adj
Adjective
04. bimonthly magazine
“She writes a food column for a bimonthly magazine about healthy cooking.”
adj + noun
05. bimonthly meeting
“Our team has a bimonthly meeting to review sales and plan next steps.”
adj + noun
06. bimonthly newsletter
“Our school sends a bimonthly newsletter with news and important dates.”
adj + noun
07. bimonthly report
“Managers must submit a bimonthly report every two months without delay.”
adj + noun
Noun
08. bimonthly checkup
“He schedules a bimonthly checkup to monitor his blood pressure closely.”
adj + noun
09. bimonthly payment
“The bimonthly payment is due on the 1st and 15th of every month.”
adj + noun
10. bimonthly review
“We conduct a bimonthly review of progress every two months.”
adj + noun
11. a bimonthly staff meeting
“We have a bimonthly staff meeting to discuss targets and share updates.”
12. clarify bimonthly meaning first
“Always clarify the bimonthly meaning first, as it can cause confusion.”
Usage
Typically placed before the noun it modifies; to avoid ambiguity, specify 'twice a month' or 'every two months' in formal writing.
Etymology
From bi- + monthly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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