July

noun

Ju·​ly ju̇-ˈlī 

jə-

: the seventh month of the Gregorian calendar

Examples of July in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

She was relied upon by Sky News during major news events and hosted the network’s general election night coverage in July. —Jake Kanter, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2025

In a July 2024 ethics hearing about his behavior, Snyder doubled down. —David Matthews, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2025

If Jake is truly teasing his next boxing match, the July 5 date would contradict the report that he is set to fight Alvarez in May. —Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025

The film will be distributed by Universal and is set for a theatrical release on July 2, 2025. —Andrés Buenahora, Variety, 5 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English Julie, from Old English Julius, from Latin, from Gaius Julius Caesar

First Known Use

circa 1599, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing July

• Fourth of July
• the Fourth of July

Kids Definition

July

noun

Ju·​ly ju̇-ˈlī 

: the seventh month of the year

Etymology

Old English Julius "July," from Latin Julius "the fifth month of the old Roman calendar," named for Gaius Julius Caesar 100–44 b.c.

Word Origin

The first ancient Roman calendar began the year with March. The original name of the fifth month of the year was Quintilis, a Latin word meaning "fifth." In order to honor the statesman Gaius Julius Caesar, however, the Roman senate changed Quintilis to Julius. The name Julius was borrowed into Old English and eventually became Modern English July.