Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
December
Noun
/dɪˈsɛmbər/
Definition
December is the twelfth and final month of the year in the Gregorian calendar, comprising 31 days.
Examples
- December is often associated with the winter season in the Northern Hemisphere.
- The festivities of Christmas and New Year’s Eve occur in December.
- Many people reflect on the past year in December while making resolutions for the upcoming year.
Meaning
The name December is derived from the Latin word ‘decem’, meaning ten, as it was originally the tenth month in the Roman calendar.
Synonyms
- Twelfth month
- Winter month
