July

The word “July” means the seventh month of the year, between June and August. In plain terms, the month right in the middle of summer in the northern hemisphere.

“July” is pronounced juu-LEYE (/d͡ʒəˈlaɪ/ in IPA).

Here is “July” used in a sentence: “We always go to the beach in July.”

“July” is a noun.

The word “July” comes from Latin. From Latin Iulius, the month named in honour of Julius Caesar.

“July” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.

July is named after Julius Caesar, the Roman general and statesman, in the month of his birth. It was renamed in his honour in 44 BC. Before that, the Romans called it Quintilis, meaning 'fifth,' because it was the fifth month in their early calendar, which began the year in March.

July has 31 days, making it one of seven months with 31. It sits in the middle of summer in the Northern Hemisphere and winter in the Southern. July always falls between June, which has 30 days, and August, which also has 31 — two long months back to back.

July is a summer month in the Northern Hemisphere — often the warmest of the year — across places like the UK, US, and Europe. In the Southern Hemisphere, such as Australia and South Africa, July falls in winter. The season depends entirely on which side of the equator you're on.

July includes US Independence Day on the 4th, Canada Day on the 1st, and France's Bastille Day on the 14th. It's also known for summer holidays and school breaks across the Northern Hemisphere. Exact observances vary by country, but early July is especially rich in national celebrations.