# September

/sɛpˈtɛmbɝ/ (US)

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

## Senses

### 1. the ninth month

noun · CEFR A1

the ninth month of the year, between August and October.

For teachers: the ninth month of the Gregorian calendar, following August and preceding October.

- The children go back to school in September after their summer holiday.
- The academic year typically commences in September, coinciding with the transition to cooler autumn temperatures in the Northern Hemisphere.

Usage: Always capitalized; usually preceded by the preposition 'in' when referring to the month generally.

## Examples

- The new school year starts in September.
- Many families take their final summer trips in early September before the autumn weather arrives.
- September marks the transition from summer to autumn in the northern hemisphere, often bringing cooler temperatures and shorter daylight hours.

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