# Nov

/ˈnoʊv/ (US)

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

## Senses

### 1. the month of November

noun · CEFR A1

a short way of writing November, the eleventh month of the year.

For teachers: the standard abbreviation for November, used in dates and calendars.

- The deadline for the project is 15 Nov.
- The event is scheduled for late Nov, though the exact date remains subject to the venue's availability.

Usage: Usually written with a capital 'N' as 'Nov.' in formal contexts.

### 2. a beginner

noun · CEFR C1 · Slang · Informal

a slang word for a beginner or someone who is new to a hobby.

For teachers: a slang clipping of 'novice', referring to a beginner or inexperienced person in a specific field.

- Don't be too hard on him; he's just a nov at this game.
- The forum was flooded with questions from every nov who had just downloaded the software for the first time.

Teaching tip: This sense is very rare and mostly found in specific online gaming or hobby communities; 'newbie' or 'noob' is much more common.

## Examples

- The meeting is on Nov 15.
- The festival usually takes place in late Nov when the weather starts to turn cold.
- Historical records indicate that the treaty was signed in Nov 1918, marking a significant turning point in the conflict that had consumed the continent for years.

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