Words and phrases related to the autumn season

Essential Autumn Vocabulary

the fruit of the oak tree, a smooth oval nut in a rough cup-shaped base.

Example: 
We collected acorns in the park.

a tall plant with yellow kernels, often eaten as a vegetable.

Example: 
The corn was ready to be harvested.

dried grass used as animal feed or for decoration.

Example: 
We jumped in a pile of hay.

the process of gathering mature crops from the fields, identified with hard work and abundance.

Example: 
The farmers were busy with the fall harvest.

a heavier piece of clothing worn on the upper body, often with sleeves.

Example: 
Put on your jacket before you go out.

the flat, green parts of a plant that grow from the stem. (In autumn, they change colour and fall off many trees).

Example: 
The leaves on the maple tree turned bright red and gold.

a baked dish with a sweet or savoury filling.

Example: 
My favourite kind of pie is pumpkin pie.

a large, round, orange vegetable often used for decoration and in pies.

Example: 
We carved a funny face on the pumpkin.

a figure made to look like a person, used to scare birds away from crops.

Example: 
The scarecrow stood in the middle of the cornfield.

a warm piece of clothing worn on the upper body.

Example:
I need to wear a sweater because it's cold outside.

a large bird often eaten for Thanksgiving.

Example: 
The turkey was cooked to perfection.

to make something look more attractive by adding ornaments or other embellishments.

Example:
We decorated the house for Thanksgiving.

to gather leaves with a rake.

Example:
 I need to rake the leaves in my yard.

to give a portion of something to someone else.

Example: 
We shared the pumpkin pie with our friends.

having a low temperature.

Example:
It's cold outside, so wear a jacket.

of or at a fairly or comfortably high temperature.

Example: The fireplace made the room feel warm and cosy.

noticeably cold but not freezing, often describing early autumn mornings.

Examples:
   1. The sun's gone down and now I feel quite chilly.
   2. You must be chilly without a coat on.

describes a gentle wind, typical in fall.

Example:
It was a bright, breezy day.

a mixture of spices including cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves, used especially to flavour the filling of pumpkin pies

Example:
I got a hot chocolate and a pumpkin spice cookie for $5.

the season after summer and before winter, in the northern hemisphere from September to November. 

Example:
She went off to college in the autumn of 2000.

a national holiday celebrated primarily in the United States and Canada, expressing gratitude for blessings.

Example: Thanksgiving Day is a time for families to gather and give thanks.

the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.

Example: Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on the things for which we are grateful.

a savoury dish made with bread, vegetables, herbs, and often meat, used to stuff the turkey or served as a side dish.

Example:
My favourite part of Thanksgiving dinner is the stuffing!

describes the cool, fresh, and invigorating air of autumn.

Examples:
The air was crisp and clear on the autumn morning.
I enjoy taking walks in the crisp autumn air.