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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But the bill was not passed by the House of Lords, after an unprecedented number of suggested amendments delayed its progress until it ran out of time in April this year.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
In April, Herbert posted a photo of them on Instagram and captioned it, “My world!”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
Nevertheless, it doesn’t expect the central bank to raise its key interest rate, having in April forecast one increase in borrowing costs this year to 4% from 3.75%.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said in June that the 2028 deliveries would happen in April and November of that year, while stressing that the timetable needed to be "respected."
From Barron's ● Jul. 28, 2026
Elected in early 1789, George Washington left Mount Vernon once more for New York City, the temporary capital of the United States, where he took the oath of office on April 30, 1789.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
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