n. A daily record; a diary; a chronological statement of events by days; particularly, an almanac; a calendar: in this sense formerly sometimes with the plural as singular.n. In astronomy, a table or a collection of tables or data showing the daily positions of the planets or heavenly bodies, or of any number of them; specifically, an astronomical almanac, exhibiting the places of the heavenly bodies throughout the year, and giving other information regarding them, for the use of the astronomer and navigator.n. Anything lasting only for a day or for a very brief period; something that is ephemeral or transient; especially, a publication or periodical of only temporary interest or very short duration.