month
/mʌnθ/noun★Beginner
formal
A period of time roughly equal to one twelfth of a year, usually 28–31 days.
January is the first month of the year.
January starts the calendar year.
She took a month off work to travel.
She spent a month traveling.
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Months are named after the Gregorian calendar; February is the shortest.
Collocations
next monththe month following the current onelast monththe month preceding the current onemonth ofused to specify a particular month, e.g., "month of June"
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Related Phrases
month-endphrase
the final day of a month, often used in finance
month-longphrase
lasting for an entire month
month ofphrase
specifying a particular month
💡Pro Tip
Remember February
February has 28 days (29 in a leap year), making it the shortest month.
📖Word Origin
From Old English mōnaþ, related to 'moon' because months were originally based on lunar cycles.
📝Usage Notes
Use 'month' when referring to any month-long span or to a specific named month. It can also describe a recurring monthly event (e.g., "monthly meeting").
English Dictionary