Month

/mʌnθ/

The meaning and definition of Month, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. A period into which a year is divided, historically based on the phases of the moon.
    β€œJuly is my favourite month.”
  2. A period of 30 days, 31 days, or some alternation thereof.
    β€œWe went on holiday for two months.”

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Origin

From Middle English month.

Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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