September

noun

Sep·tem·ber sep-ˈtem-bər

səp-

: the ninth month of the Gregorian calendar

Example Sentences

The weather has been very mild during the past two Septembers.

Recent Examples on the Web United said Gerald Laderman would continue as executive vice president of finance until his retirement next September to help support the transition. —

Colin Kellaher, WSJ, 31 May 2023 Youngkin’s executive directive specifies that the 100 troops will be joined by 21 support personnel in a 30-day deployment, though the order is in effect for July through September. —

Laura Vozzella, Washington Post, 31 May 2023 The festival debuted in September 2012 as a one-day event at Club Nokia (known now as the Novo) where a handful of rappers performed. —

Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2023 From May until September, the program will consist of new song releases, live performances, and more. —

Quincy Green, Billboard, 31 May 2023 While John never confirmed the casting news himself, SJP seemingly confirmed it back in September 2022. —

Sarah Felbin, Women's Health, 1 June 2023 He was acquired by the Reds as the player to be named later in the trade that sent Tommy Pham to Boston last September. —

Dave Clark, The Enquirer, 1 June 2023 But the Bowl Subdivision is already making plans for September. —

Paul Myerberg, USA TODAY, 31 May 2023 The pair reportedly met and went public with their relationship in 2019, attending the Creative Arts Emmys together that September. —

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English Septembre, from Anglo-French & Old English, both from Latin September (seventh month), from septem seven — more at seven

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of September was before the 12th century

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September

noun

Sep·tem·ber sep-ˈtem-bər

səp-

: the ninth month of the year

Etymology

Middle English Septembre "the month of September," from Old English September and early French Septembre (both, same meaning), both from Latin September "the seventh month," from septem "seven"

Word Origin

The ancient Romans originally used a calendar which began the year with the month of March. The seventh month of the year was called September, from septem, a Latin word meaning "seven." The name was spelled Septembre when it was borrowed from early French into Middle English, but eventually the English spelling was changed to that of the original Latin.