Class: adjective | Syllables: puh-REN-ee-ul

Definition: Perennial is used to describe things that exist or continue in the same way or state for a long time, as well as things that happen again and again. In botany, perennial describes plants whose life cycles are more than two years long, as in "oregano is perennial." The noun perennial is also used in botany, as in "oregano is a perennial."

Example(s):
// Parking is a perennial problem in the quaint seaside town, especially during the summer.
// Hot dogs are a perennial favorite at barbecues.