ANNUALS

An annual publication; a book, periodical, journal, report, comic book, yearbook, etc., which is published serially once a year, which may or may not be in addition to regular weekly or monthly publication.

"I read the magazine, but I usually don't purchase the annuals."

An annual plant; a plant with a life span of just one growing season; a plant which naturally germinates, flowers and dies in one year. Compare biennial, perennial.

"I can't wait to plant my annuals in the spring."

A medical checkup taking place once a year.