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June
[ joon ]
noun
- the sixth month of the year, containing 30 days. : Jun.
- a female given name.
June
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noun
- the sixth month of the year, consisting of 30 days
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Origin of June1
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Origin of June1
Example Sentences
Miss Robinson said the problems began for her in June 2021, when she started parking at the Feethams Leisure car park in Darlington, as she worked in a restaurant above it.
Despite excitement over its upcoming launch in June, fan conversations have been dominated by one topic - the price of its games.
Months after their private marriage, Williams and Kail welcomed Hart, their first child together, in June 2020.
Like De Bruyne, Gundogan's contract expires in June and while there is an option to extend by a year, it is not certain the clause will be activated.
It says it still intends to launch the console on June 5, as originally planned.
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What isÌıJune?
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!
Where doesÌıJune come from?
The first records of the word June come from before 1050. It ultimately comes from the Latin ³¾Å§²Ô²õ¾±²õ JÅ«nius, meaning “Juno’s month.â€
The Roman goddess Juno’s name comes from the Latin word iuventas meaning “youth.†Juno was often associated with youth because she was the goddess of fertility and watched over Roman babies. The month was likely named to honor her as the summer time was when most weddings occurred in Rome, and Juno was said to watch over and bless couples at their weddings.
Much like April, May, and August, June can be used as a given name, typically for women. June became a popular first name in the 1900s and has consistently been within the top 300 baby names since 1925. You can learn more about June in our article “How Did The Month Of June Get Its Name?â€
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What are some other forms related to June?
- Jun. (abbreviation)
- Juneteenth (noun)
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How isÌıJune used in real life?
June is known for being the beginning of the summer or winter season.
Some fans have noticed that Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown was scheduled to come off Netflix US on June 16. As of today, we’ve extended our agreement that will keep Parts Unknown on the service for months to come.
— Netflix (@netflix)
June 1st! Might aswell just end school rn
— Shawn Mendes (@ShawnMendes)
Today is one of the greatest days of my life. My little sister turns 2 and was born June 12th ☺ï¸
— Selena Gomez (@selenagomez)
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June is named after the Roman goddess of fertility, Juno.
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