April

[ey-pruhl]

noun

1. the fourth month of the year, containing 30 days. Apr.

2. a first name.

April

/ ˈeɪprəl /

noun

1. the fourth month of the year, consisting of 30 days

Word History and Origins

Origin of April¹

First recorded before 1150; Middle English, from Latin Aprīlis (adjective, as modifying mēnsis “month”), probably based on Etruscan apru “Aphrodite,” from Greek Aphrodítē; replacing Middle English Averil (from Old French avril, from Latin ), in its turn replacing late Old English aprilis (from Latin )

Word History and Origins

Origin of April¹

C14: from Latin Aprīlis, probably of Etruscan origin

Example Sentences

The force said it arrested the man on 1 April on suspicion of murder and he was released while the investigation into Ms Trujillo's death continued.

From BBC

“I looked at the schedule in April, and a light went off in my brain that these would be historical games of great magnitude,” Hudler said.

From Los Angeles Times

Since April, businesses have been paying higher National Insurance contributions and a higher minimum wage.

From BBC

In April 2025 she had further blood tests as part of her three month review and was told that she wasn't diabetic, which she assumed was because she had been on Metformin.

From BBC

Until April, each eligible child could access £2,500 for a specialist assessment and £5,000 for therapy under the scheme.

From BBC

When To Use

What is April?

April is the fourth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar. It has 30 days and is between March and May.April is the middle month of spring for the Northern Hemisphere and autumn for the Southern Hemisphere. In the Northern Hemisphere, the temperature generally rises throughout the month, while in the Southern Hemisphere, it generally lowers.Much like May, June, and August, April is often used as a given name. It is typically a given name for women.Example: I always donate a lot of my clothes in April as a part of spring cleaning.