# bimonthly

/baɪˈmənθɫi/ (US) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/bimonthly
Updated: 2026-10-18

## Definition

happening every two months or twice a month. You have to check the context because people use it for both meanings.

For teachers: 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.

## Usage notes

- Typically placed before the noun it modifies; to avoid ambiguity, specify 'twice a month' or 'every two months' in formal writing.

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