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October
[ok-toh-ber]
noun
the tenth month of the year, containing 31 days. Oct.
British.ale or beer traditionally brewed in this month.
October
/ ɒˈəʊə /
noun
the tenth month of the year, consisting of 31 days
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of October1
Example Sentences
“At each step, we’ll have those discussions and make sure that that is the guiding light, to make sure that he’s feeling as good as possible come October.”
Perry – best known for playing Chandler Bing on Friends – was found dead in his hot tub in Los Angeles in October 2023.
Dr. Salvador Plasencia, known as Dr. P., was one of five people charged last year stemming from the investigation into Perry’s October death.
Much of the threat from Iran's air defences was destroyed in an earlier Israeli strike in October - using longer range "stand-off" weapons to target Iran's S300 missile systems.
“Fox” opens in October of 2013 with the grisly discovery of a wrecked white Acura and a dismembered body at the bottom of a South Jersey ravine.
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When To Use
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.
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