November

American  

[noh-vem-ber] / noʊˈvɛm bər /

noun

1. the eleventh month of the year, containing 30 days.

2. a word used in communications to represent the letter N. Nov.

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November British  

/ nəʊˈvɛmbə /

noun

1. the eleventh month of the year, consisting of 30 days

2. communications a code word for the letter n

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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.

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 December

Example Sentences

European buyers shunned his cars, with deliveries in the region down nearly 39% through November.

From MarketWatch

For years, she has been one of the loudest members of Congress, but in November, Greene dramatically announced her plan to resign from the House this month.

From Salon

In early November the weather was particularly mild with above average temperatures, especially overnight.

From BBC

And in November, Bath and Body Works said too many promotions had eroded price integrity and brand loyalty among its consumers.

From The Wall Street Journal

A Which? survey in November 2024 compared prices for 17 of the biggest gym brands and found the average membership cost £38 a month, based on standard full-access plans.

From BBC