January — English Dictionary

Proper noun

1. The first month of the Gregorian calendar, following the December of the previous year and preceding February.

   Synonyms

   First Month

   Examples

   Holonyms: calendar year; year

   01/01/09 : Thursday, 1st January(,) 2009.

   More examples (4)

   American style: Thursday, January 1st, 2009.

   I hate Januarys: it's always too cold.

   I get sick a lot in the winter, so I spent this past January as I’ve spent many Januaries before it — in bed with a standard-issue flu.

   The Louisville Metro Police Department terminated Detective Myles Cosgrove in January for use of deadly force for firing 16 rounds into Taylor’s home and failing to activate his body camera, according to a copy of his termination letter.

2. A female given name transferred from the month name [in turn from English].

   Usage

   • Rare

   Examples

   “Hi, January!” Lynn calls. “Happy birthday!”

Noun

1. the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice

   Synonyms

   Jan

   Broader terms

   Gregorian calendar month