# December

/dɪˈsɛmbɝ/ (US)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/december
Updated: 2026-08-08

## Senses

### 1. the month

noun · CEFR A1

the last month of the year.

For teachers: the twelfth and final month of the Gregorian calendar.

- It usually snows here in December, just in time for the holidays.
- The fiscal year concludes at the end of December, requiring all departments to submit their final expenditure reports before the holiday break.

Usage: Always capitalized; usually used with the preposition 'in'.

## Examples

- We usually go skiing in December.
- Many businesses see their highest sales in December as people shop for holiday gifts and celebrations.
- The cold winds of December often bring a quiet stillness to the countryside, marking the transition into the deepest part of the winter season.

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