september

UK: sɛpˈtɛmbə | US: sɛpˈtɛmbər

Definition

  1. n. the ninth month of the Gregorian calendar

Structure
sept <seven>ember <month suffix>
Etymology

The word "September" originates from the Latin septem, meaning "seven," as it was the seventh month in the ancient Roman calendar (which began with March). The suffix -ember (from Latin -mēnsis, meaning "month") was added to denote its place in the calendar. Despite calendar reforms shifting it to the ninth position, the name retained its original numerical root.

Examples

  1. Schools usually reopen in September after summer break.

  2. September marks the transition from summer to autumn in the Northern Hemisphere.

  3. The September equinox occurs around the 22nd or 23rd of the month.

  4. Many cultural festivals are held in September worldwide.

  5. Her birthday falls on the first week of September.