# June

/ˈdʒun/ (US) · CEFR A1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/june
Updated: 2026-05-02

## Definition

the sixth month of the year. It comes after May and before July.

For teachers: the sixth month of the Gregorian calendar, consisting of 30 days. When used as a proper name, it is always capitalised.

## Examples

- We are going on holiday in June.
- The school year usually ends in late June before the summer break begins.
- The summer solstice occurs in June, marking the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere and the official start of the season.

## Usage notes

- Usually uncountable when referring to the month in general, but countable when referring to a specific instance of that month in a particular year.

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