Meaning & Definition of word "Autumn"
Autumn
/ˈɔːtəm/
noun:
- 1. The season of the year between summer and winter, during which temperatures gradually decrease and many plants lose their leaves.
- Example: Autumn is my favorite season because of the beautiful changing colors of the leaves.
- 2. The period of maturity or the harvest season.
- Example: 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
fall:
Another term for autumn, particularly used in American English.
harvest:
The process or period of gathering crops.
Slang Meanings of autumn
Meaning: Fall vibes
● Example Sentence: I'm all about those fall vibes with pumpkin spice everything.
Meaning: Sweater weather
● Example Sentence: It's officially sweater weather now that autumn has arrived.