Autumns — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈȯ-təm/ au·tumn

Meaning & Definition of Autumns

Autumns (noun)

  1. the season between summer and winter comprising in the northern hemisphere usually the months of September, October, and November or as reckoned astronomically extending from the September equinox to the December solstice —called also fall
  2. a period of maturity or incipient decline

Autumns (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a later period of one's life

    "with autumn came a mellowness of spirit that she had never shown before"

    similar: afterlife, afternoon, age, evening
    related: sunset, twilight, winter, anecdotage, dotage, senility, elderliness, golden years, oldness, seniority, adulthood, majority, maturity, middle, middle age, midlife, ripeness
    opposite: springtime
    near: adolescence, youth

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Autumns

The most common words with a similar meaning to Autumns:

afterlife, afternoon, age, evening

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Autumns

Words with the opposite meaning of Autumns:

springtime

Related Words for Autumns

sunset, twilight, winter, anecdotage, dotage, senility, elderliness, golden years, oldness, seniority, adulthood, majority, maturity, middle, middle age, midlife, ripeness

Near Antonyms of Autumns

adolescence, youth

Origin & Etymology of Autumns

Middle English autumpne, borrowed from Anglo-French autompne, borrowed from Latin autumnus (also an adjective, "autumnal"), perhaps a borrowing from Etruscan

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Autumns

What does "Autumns" mean?

"Autumns" means the season between summer and winter comprising in the northern hemisphere usually the months of September, October, and November or as reckoned astronomically extending from the September equinox to the December solstice —called also fall. As a noun, it is defined as: the season between summer and winter comprising in the northern hemisphere usually the months of September, October, and November or as reckoned astronomically extending from the September equinox to the December solstice —called also fall.

What is another word for "Autumns"?

Other words for "Autumns" include afterlife, afternoon, age and evening. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Autumns" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Autumns"?

There are 21 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Autumns". Common alternatives include afterlife, afternoon, age and evening.

What is the opposite of "Autumns"?

Antonyms of "Autumns" include springtime. Near antonyms include adolescence and youth.

How do you use "Autumns" in a sentence?

Examples of "Autumns" in a sentence: "with autumn came a mellowness of spirit that she had never shown before".

Is "Autumns" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Autumns" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Autumns"?

"Autumns" is pronounced /ˈȯ-təm/ and divided into syllables as au·tumn.

What is the origin of the word "Autumns"?

"Autumns" comes from Middle English autumpne, borrowed from Anglo-French autompne, borrowed from Latin autumnus (also an adjective, "autumnal"), perhaps a borrowing from Etruscan. First known use: 15th century.