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October

ok-TOH-bur/ɑkˈtoʊ.bəɹ/UKok-TOH-buh/ɒkˈtəʊ.bə/

3 meanings of October

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  1. 1
    monthnouncountable or uncountable
    The tenth month of the year, after September and before November. It has 31 days.

    We are moving to a new apartment on October 15.

    It was a cool October morning, and the leaves were turning red.

    UsageSay in October but on October 15. Write it with a capital O.

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  2. 2
    alenounarchaichistoricaluncountable
    A strong ale that people used to brew in October and save for later.

    Like a special drink made only at one time of year, then kept for much later.

    The innkeeper drew a tankard of October from the oldest cask in the cellar.

    Sir, if I vvas vvorthy to adviſe you, I vvou'd have a Bottle of good October by me. Shall I ſet a Cup of old Stingo at your Elbovv?
    1716, [Joseph Addison], The DrummerHere, October means a kind of ale brewed in October.

    UsageSay a glass of October, with a capital O.

    Note

Less common meaning

  1. 3
    verb
    In the early Soviet Union, to give a child a revolutionary name in a ceremony replacing a religious christening.

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Origin

It comes from Latin "Octōber," from "octō" meaning "eight." October was the eighth month in the old Roman calendar.

Checked 5 Nov 2026 · 3 facts