Synonyms for

January

Verb / ˈdʒænju:ˌeri: / Another word for january — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

January is the first month of the year in the Gregorian calendar.

Synonyms & similar words

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Common collocations

  • early January
  • late January
  • January thaw
  • January sales
  • mid-January
  • cold January
  • January sky

Word family

noun January

Usage note

January is the first month of the Gregorian calendar. It has no direct antonyms or common synonyms as it is a proper noun representing a specific time period.

Example sentences

  1. January is my favorite month because it's my birthday month.
  2. In January, the weather is usually cold and snowy.
  3. Many people make New Year's resolutions in January.
  4. January is the perfect time to start fresh.
  5. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is celebrated on the third Monday of January.

Quotes

  • January brings the snow, makes our feet and fingers glow. - Sara Coleridge
  • January is the quietest month in the garden. But just because it looks quiet doesn't mean that nothing is happening. - Ruth Stout
  • January, month of empty pockets! Let us endure this evil month, anxious as a theatrical producer's forehead. - Sidonie Gabrielle Colette

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