December

Intermediate

/dɪˈsem.bɚ/

noun
the twelfth and last month of the year, after November and before January

December in a sentence

  • “Prices edged up 2% in the year to December.”
  • “My parents got married in December.”
  • “We went to Mexico on 12 December.”
  • “Their baby was born last December.”

What does “December” mean?

December (noun) means the twelfth and last month of the year, after November and before January. It is pronounced /dɪˈsem.bɚ/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "December" mean?
December (noun) means: the twelfth and last month of the year, after November and before January
How do you pronounce "December"?
"December" is pronounced /dɪˈsem.bɚ/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "December" in a sentence?
Here is "December" used in a sentence: Prices edged up 2% in the year to December.

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