September
Americannoun
noun
Usage
What is September? September is the ninth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar. It has 30 days and is between August and October.In the Northern Hemisphere, September is known as the first month of the autumn season, while in the Southern Hemisphere, it’s the first month of the spring season.Much of the world celebrates International Workers Day in May, but in the United States and Canada, a similar celebration, called Labor Day, is held. It is celebrated on the first Monday of September.The Jewish holiday Rosh Hashanah, which marks the beginning of the year, is normally held in September. The holiday’s exact date changes because it is set according to the Hebrew calendar, which is based on the Moon’s cycle.Example: For many people, September is a calm month before the holidays in October, November, and December.
Other Word Forms
- Septembral adjective
Etymology
Origin of September
First recorded before 1050; Middle English Septembre, Old English, from Latin September “seventh month” in the early Roman calendar; for formation December
Example Sentences
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Last September, the diocese of Guildford held a conference called "turning up the volume on the quiet revival", where 600 people heard the theory likened to "a great wave sent by God".
From BBC
Another secondary school in Derbyshire, Alvaston Moor Academy, is now ditching blazers and ties in favour of a black all-weather jacket and polo shirt from September.
From BBC
Allen was perceived by some as the leading candidate for the party’s nomination when he announced his candidacy in September.
From Los Angeles Times
They did, however, manage to travel to a screening in South Korea in September 2025.
From BBC
Despite setbacks and a reduction in training, she made it to the start line for September's World Athletics Championships, claiming bronze behind GB team-mate Georgia Hunter Bell and winner Kenya's Lilian Odira.
From BBC
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