September

[sep-tem-ber]

noun

1. the ninth month of the year, containing 30 days. Sept., Sep.

September

/ sɛpˈtɛmbə /

noun

1. the ninth month of the year, consisting of 30 days

Other Word Forms

• Septembral adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of September¹

First recorded before 1050; Middle English Septembre, Old English, from Latin September “seventh month” in the early Roman calendar; for formation December

Word History and Origins

Origin of September¹

Old English, from Latin: the seventh (month) according to the original calendar of ancient Rome, from septem seven

Example Sentences

Since then, the property’s price has changed multiple times, dropping to its lowest ask of $4.2 million in September, a move that finally appears to have prompted an eager buyer to come forward.

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Although job growth was higher than expected in September, job creation has nonetheless slowed this year and the unemployment rate is inching up.

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In September, most gathered to mark the one-year anniversary of their life without grid power.

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In September, a judge came back with relatively mild penalties proposed on the antitrust front.

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Polls suggest about seven in 10 voters approve of her government, more than double the support enjoyed by her predecessor, Shigeru Ishiba, on the eve of his resignation in September.

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When To Use

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.