April

[ey-pruhl]

noun

1. the fourth month of the year, containing 30 days. Apr.

2. a first name.

April

/ ˈeɪprəl /

noun

1. the fourth month of the year, consisting of 30 days

Word History and Origins

Origin of April¹

First recorded before 1150; Middle English, from Latin Aprīlis (adjective, as modifying mēnsis “month”), probably based on Etruscan apru “Aphrodite,” from Greek Aphrodítē; replacing Middle English Averil (from Old French avril, from Latin ), in its turn replacing late Old English aprilis (from Latin )

Word History and Origins

Origin of April¹

C14: from Latin Aprīlis, probably of Etruscan origin

Example Sentences

The S&P 500 fell 2.7% on Friday, its largest percentage decline since April 10, following the tariff announcement.

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The S&P 500 index fell 2.7% on Friday—its largest percentage decline since Thursday, April 10, according to Dow Jones Market Data.

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How did you feel earlier this year when the S&P 500 dropped 19% from 6,144.15 on Feb. 19 to 4,982.77 on April 8?

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The lot was cleared in April in six days — 24 days ahead of schedule.

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That sent the S&P 500 to its worst day since April’s tariff-fueled market chaos, with the broad index surrendering all of its gains for the week and then some.

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When To Use

What is April?

April is the fourth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar. It has 30 days and is between March and May.April is the middle month of spring for the Northern Hemisphere and autumn for the Southern Hemisphere. In the Northern Hemisphere, the temperature generally rises throughout the month, while in the Southern Hemisphere, it generally lowers.Much like May, June, and August, April is often used as a given name. It is typically a given name for women.Example: I always donate a lot of my clothes in April as a part of spring cleaning.