noun

April

The fourth month of the year.

The garden's first tulips bloom in April after the winter snow melts.

Etymology

April continues the Latin month name Aprilis. The name’s deeper origin is uncertain; the familiar connection with spring flowers opening should not be treated as established history.

More examples

  • Our lease begins on April first.
  • Last April was unusually rainy.
  • Several warm Aprils have brought early blossoms.

Forms

April · Aprils

Similar words

March
The month immediately before April.
May
The month immediately after April.