autumn

noun
UK: /ˈɔː.təm/
US: /ˈɑː.təm/

  1. The season after summer and before winter, when leaves fall from trees.

    1. Autumn is my favorite season because of the colors. [ ] [ ]
    2. The crisp air during autumn makes it a perfect time for hiking. [ ] [ ]

  2. The time of year when crops are harvested.

    1. Autumn is harvest time so the fields are very busy. [ ] [ ]
    2. The autumn harvest ensures we have enough food for the winter months. [ ] [ ]

  3. A period of decline or ending, often used metaphorically.

    1. In the autumn of his life, he reflected on his memories. [ ] [ ]
    2. The autumn of the empire showed signs of internal struggles and decay. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

fall
autumn adjective

  1. Relating to or typical of the autumn season.

    1. I love the autumn colors of the trees around here. [ ] [ ]
    2. The autumn air felt crisp and refreshing after the summer heat. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "autumn" in English means: The season after summer and before winter, when leaves fall from trees., The time of year when crops are harvested., A period of decline or ending, often used metaphorically..

The phonetic transcription of "autumn" is /ˈɔː.təm/ in British English and /ˈɑː.təm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "autumn": fall.

Example usage of "autumn": "Autumn is my favorite season because of the colors.". More examples on the page.