(historical) The year 1672, in the context of Dutch history, in which the Dutch Republic was invaded by France, and faced the threat of a naval blockade by the English (a plan which was later abandoned after the Battle of Solebay).

A twelve-month period in which total rainfall is measured, extending from one year's dry season to the next.

(Internet slang) A generic reference to the present. / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see current, year.

(astronomy, physics) A unit of a million lightyears.

An optional one-year school programme that can be taken in the year after the Junior Certificate in Ireland. / A student currently doing a transition year.

A year in which a certain species or population of plants produces a very large quantity of seeds or fruit.

plural of year-bird

Blyth's hornbill (Rhyticeros plicatus)

Taking place in or relating to the middle of a year.

(Singapore) A year that corresponds with the fifth animal sign in the Chinese zodiac and occurs once every 12 years.