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

Prior to enlisting in April 2023, the musician began his solo career with the full-length LP, Jack in the Box, in July 2022. —Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 24 Jan. 2025

Explore Gracie Abrams See latest videos, charts and news The record previously hit No. 1 in July 2024 and has continued to be a favourite with fans since its release. —Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 24 Jan. 2025

As of July 1, 2024, California Senate Bill 553 requires employers to establish, implement, and maintain a workplace violence prevention plan, said Kate O’Hara, an advocate for low-wage workers, but not all have done so. —Cathie Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 24 Jan. 2025

Last summer, Wilson performed on the Fourth of July before the Royals-Rays game at Kauffman Stadium. —Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 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.