ber month noun [C, usually plural]
UK /ˈbɜː ˌmʌnθ/ US /ˈbɝː ˌmʌnθ/
one of September, October, November or December
The ber months are calling. Whether it’s September’s gentle sun, October’s adventures, November’s tropical retreats or December’s festive warmth, there’s a perfect escape waiting for you. Imagine waking up to golden beaches, exploring vibrant cities or discovering wellness retreats that leave you completely recharged.
[notjusttravel.com, 4 September 2025]
October theory noun [S]
UK /ɒkˈtəʊ.bə ˌθɪə.ri/ US /ɑːkˈtoʊ.bɚ ˌθɪr.i/
the belief that October is a like a second New Year, giving people the chance to set new goals and make important life changes
Many users across the platform have increasingly been posting about the “October theory,” and what that means for the rest of the year. According to Chloe Van Berkel, a content creator on TikTok, October is almost like New Year’s Day. The month kicks off the start of the fourth quarter of the year … a reflective period in which people look back on their year to see what they’ve accomplished.
[independent.co.uk, 3 October 2024]
summerween noun [C or U]
UK /ˌsʌm.ə.ˈwiːn/ US /ˌsʌm.ɚ.ˈwiːn/
a celebration of Halloween held in the summer instead of on 31 October
Summerween is a playful blend of summer vibes and Halloween thrills. Imagine sipping your favorite icy drink while surrounded by spooky skeletons and glowing pumpkins. It’s the best of both worlds! This quirky trend is catching on, giving Halloween enthusiasts an extra reason to celebrate and decorate months in advance.
[parade.com, 14 July 2025]
What a new words thank you! That’s one that I asked in the games hub!
Thank you Cambridge Dictionary! Now do the rest that I want!
Come to the Southern Hemisphere to celebrate Halloween, 31 Oct. You won’t need a Summerween
It’s a most meaning idea
ber months is cool
When learning Latin at school I suggested that October should really have been Octember to be grammatically accurate, but was told not to be facetious – despite the fact that all four of the last months are numerically two adrift of their literal Latin roots, anyway… not sure whose idea it was to stick two months (July and August) in, named after former emperors….
And ‘Summerween? Whose crazy idea was that? Halloween is a contraction of ‘Hallow’s Even’, the evening before All Saints – or All Hallow’s – Day. Don’t keep messing about with with history and language for fashion’s sake.
As a lover of horror books and film, I think the concept of Summerween (always initial capitalised, never all lower case!) has been around for several years. However I think the magazine article cited misses the point somewhat: ‘Summerween’ (or as I prefer, ‘Summerwe’en’ [I may be in a minority of one here]) is not so much about anticipating Autumn vibes in Summertime as it is about exploring and celebrating horror media set in the dead heat of summer: think of ‘Jaws’, ‘Midsommar’,’The Lost Boys’, ‘Children of the Corn’, ‘The Ruins’ or ‘The Hills Have Eyes’; summer camp slashers like ‘Friday the 13th’ or ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’; classic literature with that oppressive sweltering atmosphere like Edith Wharton’s ‘A Bottle of Perrier’ or Joan Lindsay’s ‘Picnic At Hanging Rock’ and perhaps the entire genre of Southern Gothic….
summerweens interestinggg
But ridiculous tooooooo.
Summerween!? –>STUPID HISTORY STUFF! NO WAY OCTOBER IS IN SUMMER & DON’T MESS UP HALLOWEEN.
Ber month? –> Ok, maybe it’s fine.
October theory??? –> WHAT A BLUNDER!!! OCTOBER IS NOT EVEN A DETAIL SIMILAR TO A NEW YEAR! THIS IS HALLOWEEN MONTH!