Pronunciation

/ˈdʒænjuˌeri/

Definitions

• Noun: The first month of the year in the Gregorian calendar, having either 30 or 31 days. It is named after Janus, the Roman god of gates, doors, and beginnings.

Example Sentence:

• The new project will commence on the first day of January.

Phrases:

• “January blues”: A mood of depression or low spirits often experienced by people during the month of January, possibly due to post-holiday season letdown or cold weather.
• “January sales”: A period of significant discounts and promotions in retail stores that typically begins after the holiday season in many countries.

Example Sentences

• We’re planning a trip to the mountains this coming January.
• January is typically the coldest month in most parts of the Northern Hemisphere.

Synonyms

• New Year’s Month
• First Month
• Jan (informal abbreviation)
• In other languages, it has different names such as “janvier” (French), “enero” (Spanish), “gennaio” (Italian), etc.

Note: Unlike “hello”, which can function as a noun, verb, and interjection, “January” primarily functions as a noun, specifically a proper noun referring to a specific month.