october
word
/ɑkˈtoʊbɝ/
ahk-TOH-bur
/ɒkˈtəʊbə/
ok-TOH-buh
Definition
The tenth month of the year, between September and November. In many places, it is associated with autumn, cooler weather, and seasonal events like Halloween.
Usage & Nuances
Used as a proper noun, so it is capitalized: 'October'. We usually say 'in October' for months, and dates are often expressed as 'October 5' or 'the fifth of October'. In speech and writing, 'Oct.' is a common abbreviation.
Spanish: octubrePortuguese (BR): outubroPortuguese (PT): outubroChinese (Simplified): 十月Chinese (Traditional): 十月Hindi: अक्टूबरArabic: أكتوبرBengali: অক্টোবরRussian: октябрьJapanese: 10月Vietnamese: tháng MườiKorean: 10월Turkish: EkimUrdu: اکتوبرIndonesian: Oktober
Example Sentences
My birthday is in October.
basic
School starts in October this year.
basic
The weather gets cooler in October.
basic
We’re thinking of taking a trip in October, when flights are cheaper.
natural
By October, everyone is already talking about the holidays.
natural
I can’t believe it’s almost October already.
natural