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

Beijing began in April requiring domestic exporters to apply for a licence, seen as a response to US tariffs that sparked alarm in Washington over slower supplies of rare earths.

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Bashaer Hospital is one of the last functioning hospitals in Sudan's capital, Khartoum, devastated by the civil war which has been raging since April 2023.

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His administration changed that system in April after receiving a $20 billion bailout from the International Monetary Fund.

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Credit spreads remain tight compared to historical levels, despite a temporary widening in March and April amid tariff uncertainty.

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As U.S.-China tariffs soared in early April, Beijing said it would begin requiring licenses for export of certain rare-earth metals.

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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.