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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She has been vocal in her criticism of the agency and the fact that it has only released redacted versions of its “use of force” report from the July 2020 incident involving her son.
From Los Angeles Times
By July 23, the state investigators had requested to interview their supervisor and several colleagues, among them the person with the most knowledge on the incident.
From Los Angeles Times
She submitted her application in July, hoping to get started before demand overwhelmed the workforce, but didn’t get her building permit until January.
From Los Angeles Times
A sustained rise in the price of oil is likely to lead to a jump in household energy bills in the UK, when the current cap is reset in July.
From BBC
It will take place in 16 cities - 11 in the US, three in Mexico and two in Canada - between 11 June and 19 July.
From BBC
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