June
Americannoun
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the sixth month of the year, containing 30 days. Jun.
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a female given name.
noun
Usage
What is June? June is the sixth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar. It has 30 days and is between May and July.In the Northern Hemisphere, summer begins during June, while in the Southern Hemisphere, winter begins.A solstice happens in June, often marked on June 21, although the actual day may be June 20, 21, or 22. A solstice is when the sun is the farthest from the Earth’s celestial equator. The Northern Hemisphere experiences its summer solstice, with the sun reaching the northernmost point on the celestial sphere. Naturally, the Southern Hemisphere experiences its winter solstice.In the United States, June 19 marks Juneteenth, a holiday that celebrates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States in the 1860s. June 19 is the anniversary of the day Union Army general Gordon Granger proclaimed the slaves free in the state of Texas. (You can learn more about this holiday in our article on Juneteenth.)Example: After I get out of classes in June, I am ready for the long days of summer!
Etymology
Origin of June
before 1050; Middle English jun ( e ), Old English iunius < Latin ( mēnsis ) Jūnius, after the name of a gens; replacing Middle English juyng < Old French juin ( g ) < Latin, as above
Example Sentences
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The New York production of "Innocence" marks its second run at an American opera house after performances by the San Francisco Opera in June 2024.
From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026
After a brief break, the “Hollywood Meet” begins April 17 and runs through June 14.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
As one poster for the June event puts it: “We are getting the band back together.”
From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026
The most active gold futures lost nearly 11% in March, marking their worst monthly percentage loss since the month ending June 2013, according to Dow Jones Market Data.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026
On June 25 the total number of loans in default spiked to 18.68 percent.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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