English · Numbers & Time
May
/meɪ/
[/meɪ/]
the fifth month
Beginnernoun
Definition
The fifth month of the year, after April.
Example
The garden is full of roses by the middle of May.
The garden is full of roses by the middle of May.
Etymology
From Latin "Maius," possibly named after the goddess Maia.
How & Where It’s Used
The fifth month; associated with late spring and flowers.