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 Words From

• Sep·tem·bral [sep-, tem, -br, uh, l], 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

A September survey by the Pew Research Center found that 63% of Americans prefer that the presidency be decided by the national popular vote.

From Los Angeles Times

The government began letting out prisoners early in September - with more than 1,700 let out early in England and Wales at first.

From BBC

The singer sued Mr Combs in September, accusing him of threatening her life and "subjecting her to years of inhumane working conditions which included groping, assault, and false imprisonment".

From BBC

According to the complaint, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory first detected gas being emitted by the station in September 2017 and notified the utility.

From Los Angeles Times

This year, there were 1,744 reported cases statewide as of the end of September, according to the California Department of Public Health.

From Los Angeles Times