January

[ jan-yoo-er-ee ]

noun

, plural Jan·u·ar·ies.

1. the first month of the year, containing 31 days. : Jan.

January

/ ˈdʒænjʊərɪ /

noun

1. the first month of the year, consisting of 31 days

Word History and Origins

Origin of January¹

before 1000; Middle English < Latin, noun use of Jānuārius, equivalent to Jānu ( s ) Janus + -ārius -ary; replacing Middle English Genever, Jeniver < Anglo-French, Old French Genever, Jenever < Latin, as above; replacing Old English Januarius < Latin

Word History and Origins

Origin of January¹

C14: from Latin Jānuārius, from adj: (month) of Janus ¹

Example Sentences

In January this year, he announced that he had extended it for a further 12 months, to cover the 2024-25 academic year.

From BBC

Kiwi Beverages was incorporated in January 2024 when it also became a wholly owned subsidiary of SHE.

From BBC

The provision of anti-personnel land mines is the latest move by the outgoing US administration to bolster Ukraine's war effort before Donald Trump returns to the White House on 20 January.

From BBC

Voters were closely divided on the proposition, which would have raised the minimum wage to $17 an hour immediately for larger employers and to $18 an hour starting in January.

From Los Angeles Times

On Tuesday, South Carolina's Nancy Mace said her resolution was "absolutely" a response to the election of Sarah McBride, who will be sworn into office in January.

From BBC