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Definition of October
1. Noun. The month following September and preceding November.
Group relationships: Gregorian Calendar, New Style Calendar
Terms within: Columbus Day, Discovery Day, October 12, October 24, United Nations Day, Mid-october
Generic synonyms: Gregorian Calendar Month
Definition of October
1. n. The tenth month of the year, containing thirty-one days.
Definition of October
1. Proper noun. The tenth month of the Gregorian calendar, following September and preceding November. Abbreviation: '''Oct''' ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of October
1. 1. The tenth month of the year, containing thirty-one days. 2. Ale or cider made in that month. "The country gentlemen had a posset or drink they called October." (Emerson) Origin: L, the eighth month of the primitive Roman year, which began in March, fr. Octo eight: cf.F. Octobre. See Octave. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of October
Literary usage of October
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Proceedings by American Society of Civil Engineers (1904)
"CONTENTS: Minutes of Meetings: FAOI Of the Board of Direction, october 6th and
November 1st, 1904 888 Of the Society, November 2d and 10th, ..."
2. Science by American Association for the Advancement of Science (1899)
"HARVARD COLLEGE OBSERVATORY, october 12, 1899. SCIENTIFIC NOTES AND NEWS.
WE announce with great regret the death on october 16th, of Dr. Edward Orton, ..."
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