Examples of October in a Sentence
She started her job in early October.
He started early in October.
This will be our last October in New England.
Sales are up for this October.
The event happens every October.
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In October 2024, there was a glimmer of hope for Kim and her fans when she was spotted back on set, filming a small-budget music film in Seoul’s Jongno district.
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Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 16 Feb. 2025
Davis was named a Tarrant County Legal Legend in October in recognition of his significant contributions to the profession and the community.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Feb. 2025
That marks the fifth-biggest delivery for a hockey game since the NHL season began in October.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 16 Feb. 2025
In October, Denver began construction on its own BRT project.
—Elliott Wenzler, The Denver Post, 16 Feb. 2025
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Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 16 Feb. 2025
Davis was named a Tarrant County Legal Legend in October in recognition of his significant contributions to the profession and the community.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Feb. 2025
That marks the fifth-biggest delivery for a hockey game since the NHL season began in October.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 16 Feb. 2025
In October, Denver began construction on its own BRT project.
—Elliott Wenzler, The Denver Post, 16 Feb. 2025
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“October.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/October. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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October
noun
Oc·to·ber
äk-ˈtō-bər 
: the tenth month of the year
Etymology
Middle English October, Octobre "the tenth month," from Old English October and early French octobre (both, same meaning), both from Latin October "the eighth month," from octo "eight"
Word Origin
According to its origin, the name October, which we know as the tenth month of the year, really means "eighth month." In the first calendar used in ancient Rome, the year had only ten months, starting in March and ending in December. The extra period between December and March was not considered part of the series of months. Later, when two extra months were added to the calendar, October became the tenth month but kept its old name. The Latin name came into Old English as october and into early French as octobre. It was spelled both ways in Middle English. But in time the influence of Latin fixed the spelling as october.
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