July

American  

[joo-lahy, juh-lahy] / dʒuˈlaɪ, dʒəˈlaɪ /

noun

plural

Julies, Julys

1. the seventh month of the year, containing 31 days. Jul.

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July British  

/ dʒʊ-, dʒə-, dʒuːˈlaɪ /

noun

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

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Usage

What does July mean? July is the seventh month of the calendar year, lasting 31 days and falling between June and August. It’s one of the 12 months of the Gregorian calendar. In the Northern Hemisphere, July is a summer month. The days during the period from July 3 to August 11 are traditionally known as the dog days of summer. In the Southern Hemisphere, July is a winter month. What happens in July?In Canada, July 1 is the patriotic national holiday known as Canada Day. In the U. S., July 4 is Independence Day, popularly known as the Fourth of July. July 14 is the national day of France, known in English as Bastille Day. In the U. S., July is observed as BIPOC Mental Health Month. In astrology, the sign Cancer applies to those born between June 22 and July 22. The sign Leo applies to those born between July 23 and August 23. Example: As soon as July begins, I can already feel the dog days of summer setting in.

Etymology

Origin of July

before 1050; Middle English julie < Anglo-French < Latin Jūlius ( Caesar ), after whom it was named; replacing Old English Julius < Latin; Middle English ju ( i ) l < Old French < Latin

Example Sentences

A judge has put on hold all trials of people charged with supporting Palestine Action, scheduling a blanket review of cases for July 30.

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

Then came the official ban, finalized on July 3, 2024, and effective August 2 that same year.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

Machado was placed on administrative leave following the violent July 1 explosion, which was felt by residents up to 20 miles away, destroyed a family farm and sparked a 78-acre grass fire.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

When Novartis scientists published a paper in July 2024 for one of the most promising new classes of drugs, called molecular glue, Chinese drug scouts took notice.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

For the next few weeks, until July 27, the lawyers called witnesses to testify, and argued the case.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple