October

[ok-toh-ber]

noun

1. the tenth month of the year, containing 31 days. Oct.

2. British.,  ale or beer traditionally brewed in this month.

October

/ ɒkˈtəʊbə /

noun

1. the tenth month of the year, consisting of 31 days

Word History and Origins

Origin of October¹

before 1050; Middle English, Old English < Latin Octōber the eighth month of the early Roman year, equivalent to octō- octo- + -ber, on the model of September, November, December; December

Word History and Origins

Origin of October¹

Old English, from Latin, from octo eight, since it was the eighth month in Roman reckoning

Example Sentences

The tour will continue this weekend at the Maine Paranormal Convention in Augusta, Maine, and will conclude in October at ScareFest Weekend in Lexington, Ky.

From Los Angeles Times

The prosecution alleges Mr Linehan "relentlessly" posted abusive comments about Sophia Brooks, 18, on social media last October, before throwing her phone in a road.

From BBC

Israel launched a military campaign in Gaza in response to the Hamas-led 7 October attack, in which 1,200 people were killed and 251 more were taken hostage.

From BBC

Claims for unemployment payments also ticked up this week, while Friday's report put the unemployment rate at the highest level since October 2021, although it is still not far from historic lows.

From BBC

Since the October 7 attacks, the Democratic Party establishment has largely stood by Israel as it carried out a brutal assault on Gaza.

From Salon

When To Use

What is October?

October is the tenth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar. It has 31 days and is between September and November.In the Northern Hemisphere October is known as a middle month of the autumn season, while in the Southern Hemisphere, it’s a middle month of the spring season.Many countries around the world celebrate Halloween, which is on October 31. It’s so popular that much of the month is devoted to spooky things. Halloween is celebrated differently from country to country, with nations like the United States and Canada practicing in trick-or-treating and hosting Halloween-themed parties. Other nations, like Japan and Ireland, celebrate with parades and public gatherings.Other holidays celebrated in October include Día de los Muertos and Oktoberfest. Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a Mexican holiday that celebrates those who have died. In Germany, Oktoberfest celebrates the craft of beer making, running from late September to early October.Example: October is such a spooky month, especially when the trees lose their leaves.