autumn

[aw-tuhm]

noun

1. the season between summer and winter; fall. In the Northern Hemisphere it is from the September equinox to the December solstice; in the Southern Hemisphere it is from the March equinox to the June solstice.

2. a time of full maturity, especially the late stages of full maturity or, sometimes, the early stages of decline.

   to be in the autumn of one's life.

autumn

/ ˈɔːtəm /

noun

1. (sometimes capital)

   1. Also called (esp US): fall. the season of the year between summer and winter, astronomically from the September equinox to the December solstice in the N hemisphere and from the March equinox to the June solstice in the S hemisphere

   2. ( as modifier )

      autumn leaves

2. a period of late maturity, esp one followed by a decline

Word History and Origins

Origin of autumn¹

1325–75; < Latin autumnus; replacing Middle English autumpne < Middle French autompne < Latin

Word History and Origins

Origin of autumn¹

C14: from Latin autumnus, perhaps of Etruscan origin

Example Sentences

It was autumn, which she says is the perfect time to watch — and many fans agree.

From Los Angeles Times

The availability of forwards Will Skelton and Rob Valetini could make the difference in tough autumn fixtures that include England, Ireland and France.

From BBC

The Harvest Moon is the name given to the full Moon that rises closest to the autumn equinox, traditionally a time for gathering crops.

From BBC

There are lots of coughs and colds doing the rounds as autumn draws in.

From BBC

The difficult winter also saw England knocked out of the T20 World Cup in the group stages last autumn, and led to scrutiny surrounding the team's fitness, attitude and ability to perform in high-pressure situations.

From BBC