October

[ok-toh-ber]

noun

1. the tenth month of the year, containing 31 days. Oct.

2. British.,  ale or beer traditionally brewed in this month.

October

/ ɒkˈtəʊbə /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of October¹

before 1050; Middle English, Old English < Latin Octōber the eighth month of the early Roman year, equivalent to octō- octo- + -ber, on the model of September, November, December; December

Word History and Origins

Origin of October¹

Old English, from Latin, from octo eight, since it was the eighth month in Roman reckoning

Example Sentences

The group of major oil producers, led by Saudi Arabia, said Sunday they will boost output in December by 137,000 barrels a day, the same production boost announced for October and November.

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The group of major oil producers, led by Saudi Arabia, said Sunday they will boost output in December by 137,000 barrels a day, the same production boost announced for October and November.

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Salmond died in October 2024 at the age of 69 after suffering a heart attack while attending an event in North Macedonia.

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The International Energy Agency forecast in October said that the world is oversupplied with an average 3.7 million barrels of oil a day in the current quarter.

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Cossington heads up the operation as chief executive officer, and recruited Van Ginhoven in October as director of global women's football operations.

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When To Use

What is October?

October is the tenth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar. It has 31 days and is between September and November.In the Northern Hemisphere October is known as a middle month of the autumn season, while in the Southern Hemisphere, it’s a middle month of the spring season.Many countries around the world celebrate Halloween, which is on October 31. It’s so popular that much of the month is devoted to spooky things. Halloween is celebrated differently from country to country, with nations like the United States and Canada practicing in trick-or-treating and hosting Halloween-themed parties. Other nations, like Japan and Ireland, celebrate with parades and public gatherings.Other holidays celebrated in October include Día de los Muertos and Oktoberfest. Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a Mexican holiday that celebrates those who have died. In Germany, Oktoberfest celebrates the craft of beer making, running from late September to early October.Example: October is such a spooky month, especially when the trees lose their leaves.