English · Numbers & Time
August
/ˈɔːɡəst/
[/ˈɔːɡəst/]
the eighth month
Beginnernoun
Definition
The eighth month of the year, after July.
Example
We are taking our family holiday in August this year.
We are taking our family holiday in August this year.
Etymology
From Latin "Augustus," named after the emperor Augustus.
How & Where It’s Used
The eighth month; a common holiday period in many countries.