july

UK: dʒuːˈlaɪ | US: dʒʊˈlaɪ

Definition

  1. n. the seventh month of the Gregorian calendar

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Etymology

The word "July" originates from the Latin "Iulius," the name of the Roman general Julius Caesar. It was originally the fifth month ("Quintilis") in the Roman calendar but was renamed in 44 BCE to honor Caesar after his assassination. The spelling evolved through Old French "julie" before stabilizing in Middle English as "July." As a proper noun, it retains its monolithic form without separable morphemes.

Examples

  1. My birthday is in July.

  2. July is usually the hottest month of the year here.

  3. The festival takes place every July.

  4. She plans to travel to Europe next July.

  5. July 4th is Independence Day in the United States.