October

Oc-to-ber · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The tenth month of the year, in the northern hemisphere usually considered the second month of autumn.

  2. 2.

    A period of time in October.

Forms

plural: Octobers

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    October surprise — an unexpected political event occurring before an election
  • •
    Oktoberfest — a German beer festival held in late September and early October

Related words

See also: November, September, autumn, month

Etymology

From Latin October ("eighth month"), from octo ("eight"). It was the eighth month in the early Roman calendar before January and February were added.