April

[ey-pruhl]

noun

1. the fourth month of the year, containing 30 days. Apr.

2. a first name.

April

/ ˈeɪprəl /

noun

1. the fourth month of the year, consisting of 30 days

Word History and Origins

Origin of April¹

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 )

Word History and Origins

Origin of April¹

C14: from Latin Aprīlis, probably of Etruscan origin

Example Sentences

But Eddie Howe's side have looked a different animal away from St James' Park, failing to win an away league game since April.

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Van Dijk and Salah ended up signing new two-year deals in April, after which the spotlight turned solely on the England defender.

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International powers have struggled for months to mediate an end to the fighting between the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and the Sudanese army, raging since April 2023.

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Pyongyang only acknowledged deploying troops to support Russia's war in April, and admitted some had been killed.

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Carney's April election win left his Liberals three seats short of a majority in Canada's parliament.

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When To Use

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.