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July

proper noun
juh-LY/d͡ʒəˈlaɪ/UKjuu-LY/d͡ʒʊˈlaɪ/

1 meaning of July

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  1. 1
    proper noun
    The seventh month of the Gregorian calendar, coming after June and before August.

    The festival draws thousands of visitors to the city each July.

    Temperatures across the region peak in late July.

    UsageIn July, but on a date: on July 4 or on 4 July.

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Origin

July comes through Middle English and Old French from Latin "iūlius," the month named for Gaius Julius Caesar. This is perhaps a contraction of "*Iovilios," meaning "descended from Jove."

Checked 5 Nov 2026 · 2 facts

  • July derives through Middle English and Old French from Latin iūlius, the month named for Gaius Julius Caesar. en.wiktionary.org
  • The name Iūlius possibly contracts *Iovilios, meaning descended from Jove. en.wiktionary.org