autumn
word
/ˈɔtəm/
AW-tuhm
/ˈɔːtʌm/
AW-tuhm
Definition
The season of the year between summer and winter, when the weather becomes cooler and leaves fall from many trees. In American English, it is also called "fall."
Usage & Nuances
"Autumn" is the standard term in British English; "fall" is more common in American English. Often used with words like "leaves," "colors," "weather," and "season." Used in both formal and informal situations.
Spanish: otoñoPortuguese (BR): outonoPortuguese (PT): outonoChinese (Simplified): 秋天Chinese (Traditional): 秋天Hindi: शरद ऋतुArabic: الخريفBengali: শরৎRussian: осеньJapanese: 秋Vietnamese: mùa thuKorean: 가을Turkish: sonbaharUrdu: خزاںIndonesian: musim gugur
Example Sentences
Pumpkin spice drinks are popular in autumn.
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Some people love the crisp air and cool evenings of autumn.
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We always go apple picking in autumn.
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Autumn is my favorite season.
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The leaves turn red and yellow in autumn.
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It starts to get colder during autumn.
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