semimonthly, bimonthly
(adjective) occurring twice a month; “a semimonthly publication”
semimonthly, bimonthly
(adverb) twice a month; “salaries are paid semimonthly”
semimonthly
(noun) a periodical that is published twice each month (or 24 issues per year)
Source: WordNet® 3.1
semimonthly (not comparable)
Occurring twice a month or at half month intervals.
semimonthly (not comparable)
In a manner occurring twice a month or at half month intervals.
semimonthly (plural semimonthlies)
Something done or made every half month, especially a periodical.
Source: Wiktionary
Sem`i*month"ly a.
Definition: Coming or made twice in a month; as, semimonthly magazine; a semimonthly payment.
– n.
Definition: Something done or made every half month; esp., a semimonthly periodical.
– adv.
Definition: In a semimonthly manner; at intervals of half a month.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
8 June 2025
(noun) (law) the completion of a legal instrument (such as a contract or deed) by signing it (and perhaps sealing and delivering it) so that it becomes legally binding and enforceable
Coffee dates back to the 9th century. Goat herders in Ethiopia noticed their goats seem to be “dancing” after eating berries from a particular shrub. They reported it to the local monastery, and a monk made a drink out of it. The monk found out he felt energized and kept him awake at night. That’s how the first coffee drink was born.
