November

[noh-vem-ber]

noun

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

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

November

/ nəʊˈvɛmbə /

noun

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

2. communications a code word for the letter n

Word History and Origins

Origin of November¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of November¹

C13: via Old French from Latin: ninth month, from novem nine

Example Sentences

Rose Byrne, “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You” “Get ready for the sequel Oscar campaign for Cynthia Erivo and ‘Wicked’ as the second installment of the musical adaptation lands in November.

From Los Angeles Times

Like Sultana, he is understood to want the party's inaugural conference still to go ahead as planned in November.

From BBC

One of two changes from Wednesday's win, his return to the starting side represented his first international outing since November and a first T20 for England in over a year.

From BBC

Erin Covey, who analyzes House races for the Cook Report, puts GOP gains as high as 13, again depending on the November outcome in California.

From Los Angeles Times

Sweeney could land her first Oscar nomination for the film, which is released in UK cinemas on 28 November.

From BBC

When To Use

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.