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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The party had said in June that it would reveal its new leader at the party's conference in November, with nominations opening in September.
From BBC • Jul. 9, 2026
Though the committee initially sought to meet the July 1 deadline to get the measure on the November ballot, they shifted their goal to the 2027 general election to ensure they could gain enough momentum.
From Salon • Jul. 9, 2026
The company said it surpassed 3 million subscribers in June, up from 2 million last November.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 8, 2026
In the November bail hearing, a prosecutor referenced Lopez and Diaz meeting up with “another man” at the warehouse where police believe the killing occurred.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2026
In November 1881, Henry Jencken suffered a stroke and died.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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