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Calendar or Calender

Which spelling is correct, Calendar or Calender, and how to use them properly.

❌INCORRECT
Calender
This spelling is incorrect for a date book. "Calender" is a machine in papermaking, not a schedule.
✅CORRECT
Calendar
This is the correct spelling. "Calendar" is a noun meaning a chart showing dates.
Definition
Calendar (noun): A chart or series of pages showing the days, weeks, and months of a particular year; a system for organizing time.
Examples:
  • I marked the date on my calendar.
  • The calendar shows all the holidays this year.
  • She checked her calendar for available dates.
Synonyms
Words with similar meanings to "calendar":
Nouns:
  • Schedule
  • Planner
  • Agenda
  • Diary
  • Almanac
Related Terms:
  • Datebook
  • Yearbook
  • Timeline
  • Schedule
Note: "Calendar" is the correct spelling for a date book or schedule. "Calender" is a common misspelling—remember, it ends with "-ar". ("Calender" is a real word for a machine in papermaking, but not for dates.)
FAQ's
Is it calender or calendar?
The correct word for a date book is "calendar." "Calender" is a common misspelling, but is a real word for a machine in papermaking.
How to pronounce calendar?
The correct pronunciation is /ˈkælɪndər/ (KAL-in-der).
What does calendar mean?
A chart or series of pages showing the days, weeks, and months of a year; a system for organizing time.