January

usgb/ˈdʒænjueri/
noun

The first month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar.

New Year's Day is celebrated on January 1st
Visual representation of "january" - The first month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar

Often appears as...

  • january sales
  • january winter
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Event Planning

January is often used when discussing plans for the new year, such as resolutions or events.

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Let's enroll in a gym this January to fulfill our New Year's resolution.
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Seasonal Mood

January can convey feelings of new beginnings or post-holiday blues, depending on the context.

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After the festive December, many people experience the January blues.
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Academic Context

In the academic world, January often marks the start of a new term or semester.

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Our second semester begins in January, right after winter break.
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