Pronunciation

/ɒkˈtəʊbər/

Definitions

• Noun: The tenth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar, coming after September and before November. For example: “The leaves turn red and gold in October.”

Phrases

• “In October of last year”: Refers to the same month but in a previous year. Example: “In October of 2021, we went on a trip to the mountains.”
• “Octoberfest”: An annual festival held in Munich, Germany, usually running from late September to the first weekend in October, featuring beer, food, and various cultural events.
• “October Surprise”: A term used in American politics referring to a surprising event that can influence the outcome of an election taking place in November.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The Halloween decorations went up early in October.”
• “October’s weather can be unpredictable, ranging from warm autumn days to chilly evenings.”
• “Their wedding anniversary falls on the 15th of October.”

Synonyms

• Oct.
• Tenth Month
• Autumn (in the Northern Hemisphere)
• Fall (mainly in North America)

Note: While “October” does not have different part-of-speech usages like verbs or adjectives, it can be used in idiomatic expressions and phrases as shown above.