Autumn

/ˈɔːtəm/

Meaning & Definition

noun
The season of the year between summer and winter, during which temperatures gradually decrease and many plants lose their leaves.
Autumn is my favorite season because of the beautiful changing colors of the leaves.
The period of maturity or the harvest season.
Harvest festivals are commonly celebrated in autumn.

Etymology

From Latin 'autumnus' meaning 'fall' or 'harvest time'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

autumn leaves:
the leaves that fall from trees in the autumn season.
autumn breeze:
a light, refreshing wind that occurs during the autumn.
harvest time:
the period in autumn when crops are collected.

Related Words

Slang Meanings

Fall vibes
I'm all about those fall vibes with pumpkin spice everything.
Sweater weather
It's officially sweater weather now that autumn has arrived.