June
Americannoun
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the sixth month of the year, containing 30 days. Jun.
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a female given name.
noun
Usage
What 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!
Etymology
Origin of June
before 1050; Middle English jun ( e ), Old English iunius < Latin ( mēnsis ) Jūnius, after the name of a gens; replacing Middle English juyng < Old French juin ( g ) < Latin, as above
Example Sentences
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Led by senior midwife, Donna Ockenden, the inquiry is due to publish its findings on 24 June.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
Appeared in the June 1, 2026, print edition as 'Strike Set at Key GM Supplier’s Plant'.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
Later in the week, on June 4, Julien's Auctions will put nearly 200 pieces of Monroe memorabilia under the hammer as part of its special "100 Years of Marilyn" sale.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
The CME FedWatch tool gives 99% odds that the Fed will keep rates steady at its June meeting.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026
By the first of June, the Fox sisters were in residence at a suite of rooms in Barnum’s Hotel located at the corner of Broadway and Maiden Lane.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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