Month
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /mʌnθ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Month is a noun meaning A period into which a year is divided, historically based on the phases of the moon.
Meaning
A period into which a year is divided, historically based on the phases of the moon.
More Meanings
- A period of 30 days, 31 days, or some alternation thereof.
- (obsolete, in the plural) A woman's period; menstrual discharge.
Example Sentences
July is my favourite month.
We went on holiday for two months.
With the north London derby to come at the weekend, Spurs boss Harry Redknapp opted to rest many of his key players, although he brought back Aaron Lennon after a month out through injury.
Charles had not been employed above six months at Darracott Place, but he was not such a whopstraw as to make the least noise in the performance of his duties when his lordship was out of humour.
Word Forms
- months
- moneth
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include year, lunar, moon, june, november, time.
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