Meaning & use

autumn

noun·Everyday

The season between summer and winter, marked by cooler weather and falling leaves.

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The leaves turn brilliant shades of orange and red every autumn.

We always go apple picking together in early autumn each year.

A note on using this word

Autumn is used in both British and American English, though 'fall' is the more common everyday term in the United States.

Words with a similar meaning

fall

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