April
Americannoun
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the fourth month of the year, containing 30 days. Apr.
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a first name.
noun
Usage
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.
Etymology
Origin of April
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 )
Example Sentences
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It marked a rapid advance for Anderson, who was named U.S. chief operating officer in April after serving in a global business role.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
Single, divorced and widowed drivers got quotes in April 2025 that were up to $108 higher for six months of premiums from four out of five California carriers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
Meg O’Neill, who took over as boss of BP in April, outlined five new priorities the company would be taking on in a statement on Tuesday.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 4, 2026
Not all of them were what they were purported to be, but one, involving a Ghanaian, was genuine and it sparked huge concern once it started being shared in April.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
On April 22, Kennedy flew to Camp David, where Dwight Eisenhower joined him for a private talk.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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