Definition

Noun 1. The eleventh month of the Gregorian calendar: "Nov" is the standard written abbreviation for the month of November, which follows October and precedes December.

Usage

• "Nov" is primarily used in written contexts where space is limited or in informal notation, such as in calendars, date stamps, forms, charts, and casual notes.
• It is not typically used in formal prose or speech. In those contexts, the full word "November" is preferred.

Examples

• In dates:
• On forms:
• In schedules:
• In file names or logs:

Advanced Usage

• In combination with other date abbreviations: It is common to see "Nov" used alongside abbreviations for days (e.g., Mon, Tue) and years.
  • Project kickoff: Mon, 4 Nov 2024.

Variants and Related Words

• November (n.): The full, formal name of the eleventh month.
• Nov. (n.): An alternative abbreviated form using a period, which is also very common.

Synonyms

• November: The full, unabbreviated form is the direct synonym. There are no true synonyms for a proper noun like a month's name.

Notes

• "Nov" is a proper noun and is conventionally capitalized.
• It is not used idiomatically or in phrasal verbs, as it is a specific, fixed term for a calendar month.

Noun

1. the month following October and preceding December