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

Where to watch: Disney+ 'Happy Gilmore 2' (July 25) Nearly 30 years after saving his grandma's house, Adam Sandler's title golfer hits the links again in the comedy sequel. —Brian Truitt, USA Today, 13 May 2025

Amber announced the existence of her first baby Oonagh Paige in an Instagram post on July 2021. —Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 12 May 2025

In Major New Sale Flashy but temporary, the more aggressive DOGE is slated to dissolve during the July 4, 2026, America 250 celebrations. —Clyde Wayne Crews Jr, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025

The couple got engaged just five months later on July 20, 2024, in Napa Valley, California. —Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 12 May 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

Rhymes for July

• apply
• awry
• belie
• bely
• bigeye
• bonsai
• buckeye
• comply
• coxae
• decry
• defy
• deny

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.