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

The Coventry South MP added that membership funds were being held by a company set up by the party to safeguard money until its founding conference in November.

From BBC

He added that this would contribute to the chancellor having to money in November's Budget, "mostly through higher taxes".

From BBC

Her family spent her final months fighting her claim, which was ultimately unsuccessful before her death in November that year.

From BBC

In Lancashire, the council's internal efficiency review is due to report back in November and will shape decisions about the budget – including whether council tax goes up.

From BBC

And in northern parts where temperatures are lower with rainfall likely to be higher, the vibrant colours are more likely to last into 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.