Jan (Noun)
Meaning
The first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice.
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- The first day of Jan is a federal holiday in many countries, marking the beginning of a new year.
- In the Northern Hemisphere, Jan is typically the coldest month of the year.
- The winter solstice usually falls on December 21 or 22, and Jan begins about 10 days later.
- Many people make New Year's resolutions in Jan, hoping to improve their lives in the coming year.
- The shortest day of the year usually occurs in late December, but the cold weather often persists well into Jan.