Definition and meaning of English word "autumn"
autumn
/ˈɔːtəm/
Meaning
NounTraditionally the third of the four seasons, when deciduous trees lose their leaves, and temperatures and daylight hours decrease; typically regarded as spanning the months of September, October, and November in the Northern Hemisphere, and the months of March, April and May in the Southern Hemisphere.
How to use
The word 'autumn' is often used interchangeably with 'fall', although 'autumn' is more commonly used in British English. When using 'autumn', note that it can be followed by the preposition 'of' when describing a specific year or season, such as 'the autumn of 2022' or 'the autumn of her life'.
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autumn
Example
In late autumn, golden and amber leaves carpet the park walkways.
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- autumn leaves— the leaves that fall from trees in autumn
- autumn equinox— the moment when day and night are equal in length
- autumn chill— a cool or cold feeling in the air during autumn
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