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 Word Forms

• 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

The UN panel said last September that US searches had increased, but "the vast majority of the 200 containers heading from South Florida to Haiti every week are not inspected".

From BBC

The Reds went top of the table in September and have remained there ever since - bar one week in October.

From BBC

It is running at less than 40% of its pupil capacity, with 83 pupils - and just 11 have signed up to start reception in September.

From BBC

Prosper used a shotgun and a knife in the attack that took place in his home on 13 September.

From BBC

Johnson was selected in September from 28 applicants.

From Los Angeles Times

More About September

What is September?

September is the ninth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar. It has 30 days and is between August and October.

In the Northern Hemisphere, September is known as the first month of the autumn season, while in the Southern Hemisphere, it’s the first month of the spring season.

Much of the world celebrates International Workers Day in May, but in the United States and Canada, a similar celebration, called Labor Day, is held. It is celebrated on the first Monday of September.

The Jewish holiday Rosh Hashanah, which marks the beginning of the year, is normally held in September. The holiday’s exact date changes because it is set according to the Hebrew calendar, which is based on the Moon’s cycle.

Example: For many people, September is a calm month before the holidays in October, November, and December.

Where does September come from?

The first records of the word September come from before 1050. It ultimately comes from the Latin September, meaning “seventh month.”

In the 10-month Roman calendar, which started with March, September was the seventh month. When Julius Caesar took control of Rome, he changed the length of some months and added new ones because January was falling in autumn due to the calendar’s inaccuracies. He added Quintilis, later to become July (named after Julius), and Sextilis, which would later become August (named after Augustus Caesar). This is how September went from being the seventh month to the ninth. Our Gregorian calendar is based on this Julius calendar.

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What are some other forms related to September?

• Sep. (abbreviation)
• Sept. (abbreviation)
• Septembral (adjective)
• Septembrist (noun)

What are some words that share a root or word element with September?

• September 11 attacks
• September Massacre

What are some words that often get used in discussing September?

• autumn
• spring
• leaves

How is September used in real life?

September is known for being the beginning of the autumn and spring seasons.

The new single is called Steal My Girl!  You can listen to it on 29th September

— Liam (@LiamPayne) September 14, 2014

Today is my Birthday!
I was born September 9, 1991 and I thank God that I made it another year.

— Terrence K. Williams (@w_terrence) September 9, 2018

.@BTS_twt's 'Love Yourself: Answer' re-enters this week's #Billboard200 at No. 185. It debuted at No. 1 on September 8, 2018.

— billboard charts (@billboardcharts) April 16, 2019

 

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True or False? 

September is named after the Latin word for seven.