June

Definition

June is a noun referring to the sixth month of the Gregorian calendar, traditionally associated with the beginning of summer in the Northern Hemisphere and winter in the Southern Hemisphere. It is a period of 30 days.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /dʒuːn/
• Respelling: joon

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /dʒuːn/
• Respelling: joon

Etymology

The word "June" derives from the Latin "Junius," which is believed to have been named after the Roman goddess Juno, the protector of marriage and the well-being of women. It was adopted into Old French as "juin" before entering Middle English as "June."

Derivatives

• June-like (adjective)
• Juneberry (noun)
• Junetide (noun, literary)
• Junebug (noun)
• June-born (adjective)

Synonyms

• Midyear
• Summertime (contextual)
• None

Antonyms

• None

Usage

The term "June" is widely used to denote dates, events, and seasonal references. For example, "The festival takes place in June," or "June marks the beginning of summer in many countries."

Related Terms

• Calendar: A system for organizing and dividing time into months and years.
• Solstice: An astronomical event marking the longest day or night of the year, often occurring in June.
• Summer: The season beginning in June in the Northern Hemisphere.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• The sixth month of the Gregorian calendar: Refers to the period spanning 30 days, between May and July.
  • Example: "Her birthday is in June."
• A time associated with early summer in the Northern Hemisphere: Highlights seasonal and cultural significance.
  • Example: "June is often a time for weddings and graduations."