November

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noun

No·​vem·​ber nō-ˈvem-bər 

nə-

: the 11th month of the Gregorian calendar

November

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communications code word

—a communications code word for the letter n

Examples of November in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Protect Santee organizers have started collecting signatures to get the measure on the November ballot, but will need at least 4,000 residents to sign on with their support to do so. —Lauren J. Mapp, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2024

The work stoppages, which began May 2 and ended in early November, stalled the rollout of most network sitcoms and dramas from their traditional start in mid-September until late winter. —Gary Levin, USA TODAY, 3 Apr. 2024

The private equity business recently underwent a leadership change, with Scott Shleifer transitioning to an advisor role in November and founder Chase Coleman retaking the helm. —Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2024

George Vasquez, 21, in November pleaded guilty to two counts of murder and was sentenced to 40 years in prison in the case. —Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2024

The surprise announcement of the November bond referendum during Levine Cava’s State of the County speech on Jan. 24 quickly was branded a tax-and-spend proposal by the Democratic mayor running for reelection this year. —Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2024

This story was originally published November 17, 2023, 5:15 AM. —Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2024

Green adds that if another Republican resigns or experiences an unexpected health crisis leading to their absence from voting, then Democrats could secure the majority before the November elections. —Nik Popli, TIME, 3 Apr. 2024

Run-off races will be held during the November general elections. —Maritza Dominguez, The Arizona Republic, 3 Apr. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English Novembre, from Anglo-French, from Latin November, ninth month of the early Roman calendar, from novem nine — more at nine

First Known Use

Noun

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Communications Code Word

1956, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

November

noun

No·​vem·​ber

nō-ˈvem-bər

: the 11th month of the year

Etymology

Noun

Middle English Novembre "November (the 11th month)," from early French Novembre (same meaning), from Latin November "November (ninth month)," from novem "nine"

Word Origin

The first calendar used in ancient Rome began the year with the month of March. The ninth month of the year was called November, from the Latin word novem, meaning "nine." When the name was first borrowed into Middle English from early French, it was spelled Novembre. But in time the original Latin spelling became the one used in English.