April

[ ey-pruhl ]

/ ˈeɪ prəl /

noun

the fourth month of the year, containing 30 days. Abbreviation: Apr.

a female given name.

Origin of April

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 )

Words nearby April

après moi le déluge, Apresoline, après-ski, pretty penny, a, apricot, April, April fool, April Fools' Day, April showers bring May flowers, a priori, apriorism

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Example sentences from the Web for April

Her latest book, Heretic: The Case for a Muslim Reformation, will be published in April by HarperCollins.
Ayaan Hirsi Ali: Our Duty Is to Keep Charlie Hebdo Alive|Ayaan Hirsi Ali|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Reached Tuesday, a Sitrick Co. rep confirmed they parted ways with Epstein in April 2011.
Sleazy Billionaire’s Double Life Featured Beach Parties With Stephen Hawking|M.L. Nestel|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST
It was known as the feast of Akitu, and it was celebrated in April.
New Year’s Eve, Babylon Style|Candida Moss|December 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“Scratch a liberal, find a fascist every time,” Woods tweeted in April.
How James Woods Became Obama’s Biggest Twitter Troll|Asawin Suebsaeng|December 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST

In response, the April Revolution protests erupted in much of the country.
Propaganda, Protest, and Poisonous Vipers: The Cinema War in Korea|Rich Goldstein|December 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It was more like what the big creatures in the world around him were in the habit of describing as an April errand.
The Story of a Dewdrop|J. R. Macduff
April 20th, Salina was raided, two men killed, and two hundred head of stock taken.
Forty Years Among the Indians|Daniel W. Jones
The best fishing season is from April to October, when the fish come to this bank to feed.
Fishing Grounds of the Gulf of Maine|Walter H. Rich
On the night of April 30th a strong gale blew nearly all night, and the Pasha signalled to the Khedive to drop two anchors.
In Darkest Africa, Vol. 1; or, The quest, rescue and retreat of Emin, governor of Equatoria|Henry Morton Stanley
On April 26, 1850, a committee of the assembly was appointed to inquire into the subject.
The History of the Post Office in British North America|William Smith

British Dictionary definitions for April

April

/ (ˈeɪprəl) /

noun

the fourth month of the year, consisting of 30 days

Word Origin for April

C14: from Latin Aprīlis, probably of Etruscan origin

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单词	april
释义	April [ ey-pruhl ] / ˈeɪ prəl / noun the fourth month of the year, containing 30 days. Abbreviation: Apr. a female given name. Origin of April 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 ) Words nearby April après moi le déluge, Apresoline, après-ski, pretty penny, a, apricot, April, April fool, April Fools' Day, April showers bring May flowers, a priori, apriorism Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for April Her latest book, Heretic: The Case for a Muslim Reformation, will be published in April by HarperCollins. Ayaan Hirsi Ali: Our Duty Is to Keep Charlie Hebdo Alive\|Ayaan Hirsi Ali\|January 8, 2015\|DAILY BEAST Reached Tuesday, a Sitrick Co. rep confirmed they parted ways with Epstein in April 2011. Sleazy Billionaire’s Double Life Featured Beach Parties With Stephen Hawking\|M.L. Nestel\|January 8, 2015\|DAILY BEAST It was known as the feast of Akitu, and it was celebrated in April. New Year’s Eve, Babylon Style\|Candida Moss\|December 31, 2014\|DAILY BEAST “Scratch a liberal, find a fascist every time,” Woods tweeted in April. How James Woods Became Obama’s Biggest Twitter Troll\|Asawin Suebsaeng\|December 31, 2014\|DAILY BEAST In response, the April Revolution protests erupted in much of the country. Propaganda, Protest, and Poisonous Vipers: The Cinema War in Korea\|Rich Goldstein\|December 30, 2014\|DAILY BEAST It was more like what the big creatures in the world around him were in the habit of describing as an April errand. The Story of a Dewdrop\|J. R. Macduff April 20th, Salina was raided, two men killed, and two hundred head of stock taken. Forty Years Among the Indians\|Daniel W. Jones The best fishing season is from April to October, when the fish come to this bank to feed. Fishing Grounds of the Gulf of Maine\|Walter H. Rich On the night of April 30th a strong gale blew nearly all night, and the Pasha signalled to the Khedive to drop two anchors. In Darkest Africa, Vol. 1; or, The quest, rescue and retreat of Emin, governor of Equatoria\|Henry Morton Stanley On April 26, 1850, a committee of the assembly was appointed to inquire into the subject. The History of the Post Office in British North America\|William Smith British Dictionary definitions for April April / (ˈeɪprəl) / noun the fourth month of the year, consisting of 30 days Word Origin for April C14: from Latin Aprīlis, probably of Etruscan origin Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Content related to April The Mysterious Origins Of “April”While the first day of the fourth month of the year is sure to bring plenty of shenanigans, what isn't so certain is where the month's name originated. READ MORE Where Did The Phrase “Thirty Days Hath September …” Come From?"Thirty Days Hath September ..." This mnemonic has helped countless kids learn to keep their months and days straight. But, where did it come from? READ MORE
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April

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