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

In comparison, Twisters premiered in theaters on July 19, 2024, and became available on Peacock nearly four months later, on Nov. 15, 2024. —Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024

An investigation found that four men approached the victim sometime between July and August 1991, according to the news release, and drove the victim to the intersection. —Kerry Breen, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2024

World & Nation Puerto Rico approves electricity rate increase weeks after massive blackout July 1, 2024 The blackout fanned simmering anger against Luma and Genera PR, which oversees the generation of power in Puerto Rico, as a growing number of people call for their ouster. —Dánica Coto, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024

Harris’ loss followed Biden dropping out of the race in July after weeks of urging from Democratic allies. —Kristina Watrobski, Baltimore Sun, 31 Dec. 2024

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.