# Sep

/ˈɛˈsiˈpi/ (US)

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

## Senses

### 1. the month

noun · CEFR A1

a short way of writing September, the ninth month of the year.

For teachers: the standard abbreviation for September. Usually written with a capital letter and often followed by a full stop.

- The course begins on Sep 15 and ends in December.
- The fiscal report for Sep showed a significant increase in consumer spending compared to the previous August period.

Usage: Often written as 'Sep.' with a period in formal documents.

## Examples

- The new school term begins in Sep.
- The contract is scheduled to expire on 30 Sep, so we need to renew it soon.
- Historical records indicate that the harvest festival was traditionally observed in mid-Sep, though the exact dates varied depending on the lunar cycle and local agricultural conditions.

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