A particular period in the year.

(idiomatic, Britain, Ireland) A very long time ago, from the beginning or as far back as one can remember.

The holiday commemorating (the beginning of) the new year.

An informal competition among birdwatchers to determine who can see or hear the largest number of species of birds within a single calendar year and within a specific geographical area.

(astronomy) Great Year; one complete precession of the equinoxes, approximately 25,765 years.

The period of time equal to half a year; normally referred to as 6 months, but a half-year is more exactly 182.5 days (without a leap day)

In the Jewish calendar, a year of 355 days or a leap year of 385 days; perfect year.

The ancient Egyptian year of 365 days and six hours.

An especially good year; a year of exceptional production.

The amount yielded by the annual income of property; used in expressing the value of a thing in the number of years required for its income to yield its purchase price, in computing the amount to be paid for annuities, etc.