July

American  

[joo-lahy, juh-lahy] / dʒuˈlaɪ, dʒəˈlaɪ /

noun

plural

Julies, Julys

1. the seventh month of the year, containing 31 days. Jul.

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July British  

/ dʒʊ-, dʒə-, dʒuːˈlaɪ /

noun

1. the seventh month of the year, consisting of 31 days

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Usage

What does July mean? July is the seventh month of the calendar year, lasting 31 days and falling between June and August. It’s one of the 12 months of the Gregorian calendar.In the Northern Hemisphere, July is a summer month. The days during the period from July 3 to August 11 are traditionally known as the dog days of summer. In the Southern Hemisphere, July is a winter month.What happens in July?In Canada, July 1 is the patriotic national holiday known as Canada Day. In the U.S., July 4 is Independence Day, popularly known as the Fourth of July. July 14 is the national day of France, known in English as Bastille Day.In the U.S., July is observed as BIPOC Mental Health Month.In astrology, the sign Cancer applies to those born between June 22 and July 22. The sign Leo applies to those born between July 23 and August 23.Example: As soon as July begins, I can already feel the dog days of summer setting in.

Etymology

Origin of July

before 1050; Middle English julie < Anglo-French < Latin Jūlius ( Caesar ), after whom it was named; replacing Old English Julius < Latin; Middle English ju ( i ) l < Old French < Latin

Example Sentences

Berkshire began buying shares of the major Japanese trading companies in July 2019.

From The Wall Street Journal

When he first took the Wales job in July 2024, he said he would not be here for a long time, a clear nod to a future in club management.

From BBC

On this side of the pond, the 10-year Treasury note yield rose 10 basis points on the week to 4.38%, the highest level since July.

From Barron's

In June and July of last year, Profound ran thousands of prompts through four major AI platforms.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We’re tracking to not necessarily be in a drought situation. But I am not convinced that we’re going to fill our reservoirs by July 1, which is our usual goal,” Pook said.

From Los Angeles Times