The autumn
Example: The autumn brings cold weather and falling leaves
Definition
"The autumn" refers to the season of the year between summer and winter, characterized by cooler temperatures and the shedding of leaves from deciduous trees. It typically involves harvest time and the preparation for winter in many regions.
Etymology
The word "the autumn" derives from the Latin term 'autumnus,' which likely has Etruscan origins. It was adopted into Old French as 'autompne' before entering Middle English. Did you know that 'autumn' replaced the earlier English term 'harvest' to describe this season?
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"The autumn" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 116 commonly used words.
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