December
Translation
December
Examples
My birthday is in December.
My birthday is in December.
Christmas is on the 25th of December.
Christmas is on the 25th of December.
Grammar Patterns
((in December)) used to specify the month. We go skiing in December.
((on the [date] of December)) used for a specific date. The event is on the 10th of December.
Similar Words
Synonyms: none; Antonyms: none
Etymology
From Latin 'decem', meaning 'ten'. It was the tenth month in the original Roman calendar.
Memory Tips
Remember 'decem' means ten. Even though it's the 12th month now, its name comes from when it was the 10th.