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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Kalshi’s market differed slightly, with users able to take bets on whether he would be out by September, July, or April.
Osbourne, who died last July, aged 76, was posthumously honoured with a Lifetime Achievement award at the ceremony in Manchester, which closed with an all-star tribute performance led by Robbie Williams.
From BBC
“Doubles the Money Within Three Months,” the Boston Post wrote July 24, 1920, reporting that Ponzi’s office was crowded with eager investors.
From Barron's
“Doubles the Money Within Three Months,” the Boston Post wrote July 24, 1920, reporting that Ponzi’s office was crowded with eager investors.
From Barron's
Prices were already seeing a “slow, steady uptick” with spring-break travel right around the corner, said De Haan, and as temperatures warm up, fuel demand increases from now though mid to late July.
From MarketWatch
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