1. happening once every year or every twelve months
2. relating to or measured by a year

1. once a year; every year

Examples

• The company holds its yearly meeting in December.
• She gets a yearly bonus based on her performance.
• The yearly rainfall in this region is quite low.
• We visit our grandparents yearly during the holidays.
• The magazine is published yearly, not monthly.
• His yearly income has increased significantly.
• The school conducts yearly safety drills.