English

autumn

ˈɔtəm, ˈɔːtəm, ˈɑː.t̬əm
Meaning: the season between summer and winter
Part of Speech: Noun Alternative Readings: ˈɔːtəm, ˈɑː.t̬əm

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Example sentences

The leaves turn beautiful colors during the autumn.
The leaves turn beautiful colors during the autumn.
The leaves fall from the trees in autumn.
The leaves fall from the trees in autumn.
My favorite season is autumn because the leaves change color.
My favorite season is autumn because the leaves change color.
The autumn leaves turned a beautiful bright red.
The autumn leaves turned a beautiful bright red.
The autumn leaves fell from the trees.
The autumn leaves fell from the trees.

Usage Notes

A season characterized by falling leaves and cooler weather. In American English, it is more commonly called 'fall'.

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