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.
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
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Xi’s appearance with Cheng, who became party chairwoman in November, elevates her stature as a new partner in that campaign.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
That marked seven consecutive sessions of gains, rising 11% in that period, and the longest winning streak since November 2023, according to Dow Jones Market Data.
From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026
The spiders’ white egg sacs, usually laid between October and November, are often attached to leaves, tree bark and flat structures and contain 400 to 500 eggs, according to Jorowatch.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
Despite a fine run when second to Panic Attack in the Coral Gold Cup in November, he simply doesn't look well enough handicapped to win.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
The November chill was little more than a light inconvenience for Molly, but it clearly was running straight through Anat.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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