the month following May and preceding July
"The garden was in full bloom during June, the month following May and preceding July."
The sixth month of the Gregorian calendar, following May and preceding July. Abbreviation: Jun or Jun.
"The flowers began to bloom in June, marking the transition from late spring into early summer."
June comes from the Latin name for the month of the goddess Juno. The word likely traces back to an ancient root meaning "vital force" or "youthful vigor."