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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The German online retailer on Thursday said the closure puts 2,700 jobs at risk and is planned for the end of September.
In TV land, “The White Lotus” dominated with six nominations after nearly being shut out at September’s Emmy Awards.
From Los Angeles Times
In Altadena, 27 of the 61 lots that sold in July, August and September of last year were purchased by investors, or 44%.
From Los Angeles Times
The centre, which accounts for nearly one-sixth of Zalando's employees, will cease operations by the end of September, the company said in a statement.
From Barron's
The 17th century masterpiece will be loaned to the Nakanoshima Museum of Art in Osaka in August and September while its home museum in The Hague is closed for renovations.
From Barron's
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