October

American  

[ok-toh-ber] / ɒkˈtoʊ bər /

noun

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

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

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October British  

/ ɒkˈtəʊbə /

noun

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

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Usage

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.

Etymology

Origin of October

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

Example Sentences

An October report by ProPublica identified more than 170 instances of U.S. citizens who were detained at raids or protests.

From Los Angeles Times

For their first appearance on the international stage, the French pair competed in October at the French Grand Prix in Angers.

From Barron's

Yaoning Sun, 65, of Chino Hills, was sentenced Monday to four years in federal prison after pleading guilty in October to one count of acting as an illegal agent of a foreign government.

From Los Angeles Times

The CMA ruled both Apple and Google's app stores had "strategic market status" in October 2025, which allowed it to demand changes to promote competition and choice.

From BBC

The site was designed by a young team led by architect Norman Engleback and was voted "Britain's ugliest building" by readers of the Daily Mail when it first opened in October 1967.

From BBC