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july

n. C / U
A1 Beginner Oxford US //ˌdʒuˈɫaɪ// ju·ly General-service

n. the seventh month of the year. It comes after June and before August, and it is usually a hot summer month in the northern part of the world.

n. the seventh month of the Gregorian calendar, consisting of 31 days. When used as a modifier before another noun, it is typically capitalized.


SIMPLE

We usually go on vacation in July.

CONTEXTUAL

The city holds a large parade every July to celebrate the national holiday.

COMPLEX

The festival is scheduled for the second week of July, assuming the local park renovations are completed before the summer season begins.

Etymology 1

Etymology tree Latin Iūlius Latin iūlius Old French jule Anglo-Norman juliebor. Middle English Julie English July From Middle English Julie, julye, iulius, from Anglo-Norman julie, from Old French jule, juil, from Latin iūlius (Gaius Julius Caesar's month), perhaps a contraction of *Iovilios, "descended from Jove".

Etymology 2

A translation of the French surname Juillet.

Pitfall

in the Julyin JulyNames of months are used without an article when referring to the time of year in general.

Idioms1 entry

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