Why Americans Say Fall to Mean Autumn | Distant Words

In North America, there is one particularly seasonal word that continues to raise the curiosity eyebrow of my British compatriots and it this: the word “fall” as an alternative to autumn. The assumption, of course, is that Americans originated this usage, that—much like the altered spelling of “colour”—“fall” was added to American English to distance itself from its British equivalent. But unlike a vibrant October morning, the issue is not quite so black and white. This video explains why Americans say “fall“ to mean “autumn.“ For more videos and to help me reach my dream goal of 793,011 subscribers, subscribe to Lost in the Pond right here on YouTube: And since you’ve read this far, you’re almost certainly prepared to stalk me on social media. I am okay with this. Just don’t send me any more of those Kate and William plate sets (I’m looking at you, PrinceWilliamOfficial). Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: Website: