English · Numbers & Time
autumn
/ˈɔːtəm/
[/ˈɔːtəm/]
the cooling season
Beginnernoun
Definition
The season between summer and winter, when leaves fall.
Example
The forest looks magical in autumn, with red and golden leaves.
The forest looks magical in autumn, with red and golden leaves.
Etymology
From Latin "autumnus," via Old French "autompne."
How & Where It’s Used
Called "fall" in American English; marks the harvest season.