April

[ ey-pruhl ]

noun

1. the fourth month of the year, containing 30 days. : Apr.
2. a first name.

April

/ ˈeɪprəl /

noun

1. the fourth month of the year, consisting of 30 days

Word History and Origins

Origin of April¹

First recorded before 1150; Middle English, from Latin Aprīlis (adjective, as modifying mēnsis “month”), probably based on Etruscan apru “Aphrodite,” from Greek Aphrodítē; replacing Middle English Averil (from Old French avril, from Latin ), in its turn replacing late Old English aprilis (from Latin )

Word History and Origins

Origin of April¹

C14: from Latin Aprīlis, probably of Etruscan origin

Example Sentences

Lawyers representing passengers who travelled on P&O's Ventura said there had been "repeated outbreaks" of illness onboard between April and June.

From BBC

The series, which was unveiled this week, is modeled after tennis’ four grand slam events and will open in Kingston, Jamaica, in early April.

From Los Angeles Times

He said in April that he "did not want to accept" the "enormous sum of money" he had been offered to settle but a trial was likely to prove "very expensive".

From BBC

April’s EP “Pandora” raised the stakes for her writing and burgeoning fame.

From Los Angeles Times

Creswell was found dead at home aged 36 while standing trial in April.

From BBC

More About April

What is April?

April is the fourth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar. It has 30 days and is between March and May.

April is the middle month of spring for the Northern Hemisphere and autumn for the Southern Hemisphere. In the Northern Hemisphere, the temperature generally rises throughout the month, while in the Southern Hemisphere, it generally lowers.

Much like May, June, and August, April is often used as a given name. It is typically a given name for women.

Example: I always donate a lot of my clothes in April as a part of spring cleaning.

Where does April come from?

The first records of the term April come from before 1150. It comes from the classical Latin Aprīlis and may come from the Etruscan apru, meaning “Aphrodite,” the Greek goddess of love and beauty.

If April is named after Aphrodite, it is one of only a few months to be named after a Greek god. Many more months were named after Roman gods. Aphrodite is often symbolized by roses, doves, and sparrows, all of which would be visible and vibrant during April in the Northern Hemisphere.

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What are some other forms related to April?

• Apr. (abbreviation)

What are some words that share a root or word element with April?

• Aphrodite

What are some words that often get used in discussing April?

• Earth
• flowers
• fool

How is April used in real life?

Because April is a month in the Gregorian calendar, it is commonly used in both speech and writing.

today. i wasn’t a very good dog

april fools. i was so good

— Thoughts of Dog® (@dog_feelings) April 2, 2018

my album comes out April 27

— twelve carat toothache (@PostMalone) April 5, 2018

Its almost April and its FREEZING in NewYork

— Shawn Mendes (@ShawnMendes) March 23, 2015

 

Try using April!

True or False?

April comes in the autumn in the Northern Hemisphere.