July
Americannoun
plural
Julies, Julysnoun
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
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The stock has lacked momentum, with its last three week winning streak occurring in June–July 2025.
From Barron's
It is investigating a complaint understood to have been made about Lowe last July by a third party, who cannot be identified.
From BBC
There has been growing debate in recent months around Plan 2 student loans, which were issued to undergraduate students in England between September 2012 and July 2023 and are still issued in Wales.
From BBC
In July, the CHP said that the agency’s accident investigation team was leading a probe into the incident but that investigators had already ruled out a possible exposure to drugs.
From Los Angeles Times
However, the route he has taken so far, the Section 122 tariffs are only temporary, have a ceiling of 15% and will expire in late July.
From MarketWatch
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