November

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noun

No·​vem·​ber nō-ˈvem-bər How to pronounce November (audio)
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: the 11th month of the Gregorian calendar

November

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communications code word

a communications code word for the letter n

Examples of November in a Sentence

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Stephanie Shepherd first became Kim Kardashian's assistant in 2013, but a source close to the Kardashian family told PEOPLE in November 2017 that after four years of working together, the reality star opted to professionally part ways with Shepherd. Maria Pasquini, Peoplemag, 22 Mar. 2024 The winner is likely to face former Maryland governor Larry Hogan (R) in November’s general election. Erin Cox, Washington Post, 22 Mar. 2024 In With November Cover Star M... Serena Williams Reflects on Her Life in Loo... Emma Corrin Stars in a Surreal Ode to Lobst... Alex Kessler, Vogue, 22 Mar. 2024 Powers’ opponent in the November election, Democrat Connie Pillich, said The Enquirer’s findings raise the possibility informants have been misused, sending innocent people to prison while the guilty went free. The Enquirer, 22 Mar. 2024 His supporters will be expected to pour more resources into the November election. Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2024 Though the Grand Ole Opry’s actual centennial is in November 2025, the festivities will begin long before. Deborah Evans Price, Billboard, 22 Mar. 2024 The screening also serves as a tribute to Duress, who died in November. Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2024 The issue of money came up in November’s bitter parliamentary debate. Larry Madowo, CNN, 22 Mar. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English Novembre, from Anglo-French, from Latin November, ninth month of the early Roman calendar, from novem nine — more at nine

First Known Use

Noun

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Communications Code Word

1956, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of November was in the 13th century

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“November.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/November. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

November

noun
No·​vem·​ber
nō-ˈvem-bər
: the 11th month of the year
Etymology

Noun

Middle English Novembre "November (the 11th month)," from early French Novembre (same meaning), from Latin November "November (ninth month)," from novem "nine"

Word Origin
The first calendar used in ancient Rome began the year with the month of March. The ninth month of the year was called November, from the Latin word novem, meaning "nine." When the name was first borrowed into Middle English from early French, it was spelled Novembre. But in time the original Latin spelling became the one used in English.

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