january
Translation
January
Examples
My birthday is in January.
My birthday is in January.
January is the first month of the year.
January is the first month of the year.
Grammar Patterns
in January used for events happening during the month My birthday is in January.
Similar Words
Synonyms: first month; Antonyms: December (last month)
Etymology
Named after Janus, the Roman god of beginnings and doorways, who had two faces to look to the past and the future.
Memory Tips
January, named for Janus, 'opens the door' to the new year.