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June

[joon]

noun

  1. the sixth month of the year, containing 30 days. Jun.

  2. a female given name.



June

/ ː /

noun

  1. the sixth month of the year, consisting of 30 days

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of June1

before 1050; Middle English jun ( e ), Old English iunius < Latin ( ŧԲ ) ūԾܲ, after the name of a gens; replacing Middle English juyng < Old French juin ( g ) < Latin, as above
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Word History and Origins

Origin of June1

Old English iunius, from Latin junius, probably from Junius name of Roman gens
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Example Sentences

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And while many of us celebrate queer folks year-round, it’s become customary for June to be the month when streamers and networks alike premiere shows that reflect and speak to this most fabulous community.

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Sally Ride, an L.A. native who held a doctorate in astrophysics from Stanford, was also the youngest American in space when she flew aboard the Challenger in June 1983.

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Ramirez, 25, said when he got home from work on June 9, family members who were home at the time told him what happened, and a neighbor showed him video of the incident.

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When the big day finally arrived in early June, more than 60 firefighters showed up with multiple fire engines, at least one bulldozer and a firefighting helicopter on standby in case anything went wrong.

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The sketches will be sold in Edinburgh as part of Lyon & Turnbull's books and manuscripts sale on 18 June.

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When To Use

is June?

June is the sixth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar. It has 30 days and is between May and July.In the Northern Hemisphere, summer begins during June, while in the Southern Hemisphere, winter begins.A solstice happens in June, often marked on June 21, although the actual day may be June 20, 21, or 22. A solstice is when the sun is the farthest from the Earth’s celestial equator. The Northern Hemisphere experiences its summer solstice, with the sun reaching the northernmost point on the celestial sphere. Naturally, the Southern Hemisphere experiences its winter solstice.In the United States, June 19 marks Juneteenth, a holiday that celebrates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States in the 1860s. June 19 is the anniversary of the day Union Army general Gordon Granger proclaimed the slaves free in the state of Texas. (You can learn more about this holiday in our article on Juneteenth.)Example: After I get out of classes in June, I am ready for the long days of summer!

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