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

“Discrimination is cured by restoring equal treatment,” his office told the state Justices in October.

From The Wall Street Journal

The day before ADF argued its first court case of the term in October, Waggoner traversed Washington, D.C., in a black SUV, a security guard riding in the front seat.

From The Wall Street Journal

Because the BLS was unable to collect rent data in October, it would need another six months of observations to estimate actual housing costs.

From The Wall Street Journal

Still, economists cautioned against reading too much into the report, which came after shutdown delays canceled the CPI reading for October.

From The Wall Street Journal

The deal passed antitrust scrutiny, with the closing announced in October.

From Barron's