Autumn/Fall Vocabulary

Cool, fresh, and pleasantly cold

Example: The air was crisp and refreshing on the first morning of autumn.

Uncomfortably or noticeably cold.

Example: It was a bit chilly, so she put on a light jacket before going outside.

A slight but noticeable chill or coolness in the air.

Example: There was a nip in the air this morning, which means that autumn has arrived.

The leaves of trees and plants, especially when seen together.

Example: In autumn, tourists come from miles away to admire the colorful foliage in the mountains.

A hard-shelled fruit often used for decoration, especially in autumn (like pumpkins or squash).

Example: She decorated her porch with colorful gourds.

A symbol of abundance, often a horn-shaped basket filled with fruits, vegetables, and flowers.

Example: The Thanksgiving table featured a cornucopia overflowing with seasonal produce.

A hollowed-out pumpkin carved with a face or image and lit with a candle or light, used as a Halloween decoration.

Example: The jack-o'-lanterns made the house house look very scary at night.

Slightly scary or eerie, especially in a fun or mysterious way.

Example: The old house looked spooky