february
word
/ˈfɛbjəˌwɛɹi/, /ˈfɛbɹuˌɛɹi/
FEB-yuh-wer-ee, FEB-roo-er-ee
/ˈfɛbjʊəri/, /ˈfɛbrʊəri/
FEB-yuu-uh-ree, FEB-ruu-uh-ree
Definition
The second month of the year in the Gregorian calendar, usually with 28 days and 29 days in leap years.
Usage & Nuances
"February" is often pronounced without the first 'r' in casual speech (sounds like 'Feb-yoo-ary'). Used when referring to dates, seasons, events, and weather. In leap years, February has 29 days instead of 28.
Spanish: febreroPortuguese (BR): fevereiroPortuguese (PT): fevereiroChinese (Simplified): 二月Chinese (Traditional): 二月Hindi: फ़रवरीArabic: فبرايرBengali: ফেব্রুয়ারিRussian: февральJapanese: 2月（にがつ）Vietnamese: tháng HaiKorean: 2월Turkish: ŞubatUrdu: فروریIndonesian: Februari
Example Sentences
Valentine’s Day always falls in February.
natural
I can't believe how fast February went by this year!
natural
February is the coldest month here.
basic
My birthday is in February.
basic
February has 28 days, except in leap years.
basic
Let’s schedule the meeting for early February.
natural