Meaning of the word year-end in English

What does year-end mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

year-end

US /ˈjɪr.end/
UK /ˈjɪər.end/
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Noun

the end of a calendar year or a financial year

Example:
The company's year-end is on December 31st.
We are busy preparing the year-end accounts.

Adjective

relating to the end of a year

Example:
The store is having a year-end sale.
Employees received a year-end bonus.