November
Americannoun
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the eleventh month of the year, containing 30 days.
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a word used in communications to represent the letter N. Nov.
noun
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the eleventh month of the year, consisting of 30 days
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communications a code word for the letter n
Usage
What is November? November is the eleventh month of the year in the Gregorian calendar. It has 30 days and is between October and December. In the Northern Hemisphere November is a middle month of the autumn season, while in the Southern Hemisphere, it’s a middle month of the spring season. In the United States, November is a busy month. The first Tuesday after the first Monday is Election Day, when general elections are held. November 11 is Veterans Day, a national holiday that honors members of the country’s armed forces. Thanksgiving Day, a national holiday to give thanks, is on the fourth Thursday in November, followed by Native American Heritage Day, to honor Native Americans’ contribution to the country, on the fourth Friday. Example: I spend all of November preparing for the holidays and I feel like I don’t get a break until January.
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Etymology
Origin of November
First recorded before 1000; Middle English, Old English from Latin: the ninth month of the early Roman calendar, compound with novem nine; for final element see December
Example Sentences
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And rising temperatures also mean that Europe’s wildfire season is getting longer, with officials saying that the current one could continue until early November.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
But by November 2025, the home had once again been removed from the market, only to reappear in March 2026 for $2.3 million, where it remained for just a matter of weeks before vanishing.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026
In November, Hasina was found guilty by a Dhaka court of crimes against humanity and sentenced to be hanged -- a verdict she described as "political vengeance dressed up as law".
From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026
In January, Ward said he was "not embarrassed" after his restaurant was given a one-star food hygiene rating following an inspection in November 2025.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
In late November, Abel was on his way home from the book, mulling over a chapter he had just read.
From "Abel's Island" by William Steig
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