/ Dictionary / Index A annals: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: an•nals Pronunciation: (an'lz), [key] — n. (used with a pl. v.) a record of events, esp. a yearly record, usually in chronological order. historical records generally: the annals of war. a periodical publication containing the formal reports of an organization or learned field. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: annals (Thesaurus) annalist Annam Related Content Daily Word Quiz: nefarious Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language