July

[joo-lahy, juh-lahy]

noun

plural

Julies, Julys 

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

July

/ dʒʊ-, dʒə-, dʒuːˈlaɪ /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of July¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of July¹

C13: from Anglo-French julie, from Latin Jūlius, after Gaius Julius _Caesar , in whose honour it was named

Example Sentences

Then SoCalGas and Southern California Edison, in July and September that year, indefinitely cut their service to the area.

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The European Commission launched an investigation into the deal in July this year after independent music companies warned it would allow UMG to substantially increase its industry dominance.

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The U.S. has repatriated around 50 American citizens since 2016, according to the State Department, including an unaccompanied minor in July.

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Its bonds due in 2031 that were issued in July recently traded at 92 cents on the dollar.

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Since July 2020, “Canada and Mexico have invested $775 billion in the United States and there has been a 50 percent increase in two-way trade, totaling $1.9 trillion in goods and services.”

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When To Use

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.