Perennial – Lasting a long time
(Pronounced peh-ren-ee-uhl)
To remember the definition of the word perennial, use the following mnemonic:
Parent eels (perennial) love their children. Their love lasts a long time.
Examples of perennial in a sentence
Every election seems to continue to deal with the same perennial issues that have been the focus of all the previous elections.
Because she is a perennial optimist, it’s unusual for anything to bring her down.
If it weren’t for Claire’s perennial nightmares about public speaking, she never would have contacted a therapist.
