month

UK: mʌnθ | US: mʌnθ

Definition

  1. n. a unit of time approximately equal to the length of time the Moon takes to orbit the Earth, typically 30 or 31 days

  2. n. one of the twelve named divisions of the year (e.g., January, February)

Structure
mon <moon>th <noun suffix>mon <moon>th <noun suffix>
Etymology

The word month originates from Proto-Germanic mēnōth-, tied to the Moon's phases. Ancient calendars were lunar-based, making "moon-th" (a moon-cycle measure) a logical term. Over time, the spelling simplified to month, retaining its lunar connection despite modern calendars being solar-based.

Examples

  1. February is the shortest month of the year.

  2. She will travel abroad for a month.

  3. Rent is due on the first day of each month.

  4. The project deadline is in three months.

  5. A lunar month differs slightly from a calendar month.