September

American  

[sep-tem-ber] / sɛpˈtɛm bər /

noun

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

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September British  

/ sɛpˈtɛmbə /

noun

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

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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

Hunterbrook Capital gained 23% after fees last year through September, according to an investor letter viewed by The Wall Street Journal.

From The Wall Street Journal

The 25-year-old is also the world record holder in both events and capped her Olympic achievement by winning gold at both distances at the world championships in Tokyo in September.

From Barron's

The subindex of employment contracted for a fifth consecutive month, with job shedding accelerating to the fastest pace since September amid cost pressures and restructuring.

From The Wall Street Journal

In September, Xi had pledged to strengthen Beijing's "traditional friendship" with Pyongyang.

From BBC

In September, a trial date was set at Inner London Crown Court for December 2029.

From BBC