autumn

[ aw-tuhm ]

noun

1. the season between summer and winter; fall. In the Northern Hemisphere it is from the September equinox to the December solstice; in the Southern Hemisphere it is from the March equinox to the June solstice.
2. a time of full maturity, especially the late stages of full maturity or, sometimes, the early stages of decline:

   to be in the autumn of one's life.

autumn

/ ˈɔːtəm /

noun

1. sometimes capital
   1. Also called (esp US)fall the season of the year between summer and winter, astronomically from the September equinox to the December solstice in the N hemisphere and from the March equinox to the June solstice in the S hemisphere
   2. ( as modifier )

      autumn leaves

2. a period of late maturity, esp one followed by a decline

Word History and Origins

Origin of autumn¹

1325–75; < Latin autumnus; replacing Middle English autumpne < Middle French autompne < Latin

Word History and Origins

Origin of autumn¹

C14: from Latin autumnus, perhaps of Etruscan origin

Example Sentences

Its findings will likely be published in the late autumn of 2025.

From BBC

Let’s see how they go for Mercedes before jumping to any conclusions as to whether they have found answers for the problems that emerged through the summer and autumn.

From BBC

Endless acres of farmland are edged by mountains and lush forest; when the trees blaze with autumn colors, it’s a heavenly sight.

From Los Angeles Times

The virus has been around for a century, with outbreaks tending to happen in autumn and fading away by spring and summer.

From BBC

Australia followed up their thrilling victory against England last weekend with further matches against Scotland and Ireland this autumn to come.

From BBC