multiyear

adjective

mul·​ti·​year ˌməl-tē-ˈyir How to pronounce multiyear (audio)
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variants or multi-year
Synonyms of multiyearnext
: involving, effective for, or taking place over more than one year
a multiyear period
a multiyear project/study
… some key global bond yields have climbed to multi-year highs in the last few days.Evelyn Cheng
… as the team's franchise player, he was offered a one-year, $4.25 million contract, but he wants a multiyear deal …Peter King

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This American hypercar is one that anyone can buy at their local Chevy dealer, built in Kentucky with no production limits or multiyear waiting lists. Robb Report Contributors, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2025 But considering the consistent production he’s given the offense throughout the season, re-signing him in the offseason to a multiyear deal is a no-brainer. Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Dec. 2025 Work is set to begin in fall 2026 on the multiyear construction project on the east side of the Disneyland theme park resort. Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 24 Dec. 2025 Monday’s news may put to rest a multiyear process in which Chiefs leadership pursued public money for a new venue, at times taking advantage of the fact that Kansas City is spread across two different states. Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 22 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for multiyear

Word History

First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of multiyear was in 1921

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“Multiyear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multiyear. Accessed 2 Jan. 2026.

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