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autumn

noun
au·​tumn | \ ˈȯ-tÉ™m How to pronounce autumn (audio) \

Definition of autumn

1 : the season between summer and winter comprising in the northern hemisphere usually the months of September, October, and November or as reckoned astronomically extending from the September equinox to the December solstice

called also fall

2 : a period of maturity or incipient decline in the autumn of life

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Other Words from autumn

autumnal \ ȯ-​ˈtÉ™m-​nÉ™l How to pronounce autumnal (audio) \ adjective
autumnally \ -​nÉ™-​lÄ“ How to pronounce autumnally (audio) \ adverb

Synonyms & Antonyms for autumn

Synonyms

afterlife, afternoon, age, evening

Antonyms

springtime

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Examples of autumn in a Sentence

in the autumn of last year a magnificent New England autumn She went off to college in the autumn of 1999. When autumn came he planted grass.
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Were the 32-year-old's injury struggles to continue into the autumn, an early Champions League exit would not be too surprising. SI.com, "Osasuna 2-2 Barcelona: Report, Ratings & Reaction as Late Penalty Sees Barça Blow it in Pamplona," 31 Aug. 2019 But more legroom is only one of the reasons that autumn is the perfect time to visit Glacier. Justin Franz, Houston Chronicle, "Have Glacier National Park to yourself in the fall," 30 Aug. 2019 Things began to fall apart that autumn, as agents identified the friends Shamo was using to receive his packages, then his runners and packagers. Washington Post, "Utah man found guilty of running massive opioid ring," 30 Aug. 2019 Labor Day weekend is upon us, signaling the end of a wild Alaska summer and turn toward autumn. Steve Edwards, Anchorage Daily News, "Here’s what will be at farmers markets over Labor Day weekend," 29 Aug. 2019 Summer crowds are gone, weather is beginning to crisp and cool, foliage is about to start its colorful autumn dance — and prices are down. Allison Darosa, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Travel deals: Book now for early-autumn bargains," 28 Aug. 2019 The cold brew addition appears to be a way to give the autumn beverage some summer flair. Ben Kesslen, NBC News, "Starbucks unveils pumpkin spice cold brew," 26 Aug. 2019 Learning to improve baseball throwing techniques from a former minor leaguer to Nia fitness techniques are included among new autumn opportunities from the Deerfield Park District. Steve Sadin, chicagotribune.com, "Deerfield parks launch new classes for fall," 26 Aug. 2019 The hot dog is decorated with bright yellow mustard and green relish that blend well with autumn aspen and the evergreen trees on surrounding mountainsides. Tom Noel, The Know, "9 odd places that you should include on a Colorado road trip, from a giant hot dog to fake cliff dwellings," 25 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of autumn

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for autumn

Middle English autumpne, from Latin autumnus

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autumn

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English Language Learners Definition of autumn

: the season between summer and winter
: the later part of someone's life or of something's existence

autumn

noun
au·​tumn | \ ˈȯ-tÉ™m How to pronounce autumn (audio) \

Kids Definition of autumn

: the season between summer and winter

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