Pronunciation

/dʒuːn/

Definitions

• Noun: The sixth month of the Gregorian calendar, between May and July. For example: “We’re planning a trip in June.”

Phrases

• “June bride” refers to a woman who gets married in the month of June, which is traditionally considered a popular month for weddings.
• “Flowers of June” often refers to the various blooming plants associated with this month.
• “June gloom” is a weather phenomenon that occurs in some coastal regions where overcast skies and cool temperatures can persist during the early part of the day in June.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “In June, schools typically break up for the summer holidays.”
• “Her birthday falls on the 15th of June.”
• “The festival will take place annually in late June.”

Synonyms

• Juno (in Roman mythology, the name of the goddess for whom June was named)
• Midsummer month (in some contexts, especially referring to its position in the Northern Hemisphere)

Note: Unlike many other words, “June” does not have different parts of speech beyond being a proper noun specifically referring to the month. It is not used as a verb, adjective, adverb, etc., in standard English.