calendar

A1 · Beginner Countable noun

n. a document, book, or app that shows the days and months of a specific year.

n. a physical or digital record containing the days, weeks, and months of a specific year, often used for reference.

“I marked my sister's birthday on the wall calendar in the kitchen.”

“She checked her digital calendar to ensure there were no overlapping commitments before confirming the flight reservation.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. a list of things you plan to do at specific times.

n. a schedule or list of planned events, appointments, or social engagements.

“My social calendar is very busy this month with three weddings to attend.”

“The university's academic calendar includes several breaks for independent research and faculty development workshops.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to write something down in your schedule or set a date for it.

v. to enter an event into a schedule or to appoint a specific date for a formal proceeding.

“Let me calendar that meeting so I don't forget about it.”

“The judge agreed to calendar the hearing for the following Tuesday to accommodate the lead attorney's travel schedule.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Law Technical · Formal

n. a list of cases that a court needs to hear.

n. a formal list of cases awaiting hearing or trial in a court of law.

“The lawyer checked the court calendar to see when the trial would begin.”

“Due to a significant backlog, the clerk noted that the case would likely not appear on the court's calendar until the next session.”