september
word
/sɛpˈtɛmbɝ/
sep-TEM-bur
/sɛpˈtɛmbə/
sep-TEM-buh
Definition
September is the ninth month of the year, between August and October. In many places, it is associated with the start of school or the beginning of autumn.
Usage & Nuances
Used as a proper noun, so it is capitalized: 'September'. It is often used with 'in' for months ('in September') and in dates like 'September 12' or '12 September'.
Spanish: septiembrePortuguese (BR): setembroPortuguese (PT): setembroChinese (Simplified): 九月Chinese (Traditional): 九月Hindi: सितंबरArabic: سبتمبرBengali: সেপ্টেম্বরRussian: сентябрьJapanese: 9月Vietnamese: tháng ChínKorean: 9월Turkish: EylülUrdu: ستمبرIndonesian: September
Example Sentences
My birthday is in September.
basic
School starts in September.
basic
The weather is cooler in September.
basic
By September, I’m usually ready for a fresh start.
natural
We’re thinking of taking a trip in September, when flights are cheaper.
natural
Can we move the meeting to September? August is too busy for everyone.
natural