ultimo

adjective

ul·​ti·​mo ˈəl-tə-ˌmō How to pronounce ultimo (audio)
: of or occurring in the month preceding the present

Word History

Etymology

Latin ultimo mense in the last month

First Known Use

1616, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ultimo was in 1616

Dictionary Entries Near ultimo

Cite this Entry

“Ultimo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ultimo. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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