noun
April
AY-prihl
noun
1
The fourth month of the year, between March and May.
"They're getting married in April."
How to Use April
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe month between March and May, associated in many places with spring.
Common pairings
April showers
early April
April Fools' Day
Word Forms
Aprils plural
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Etymology
From Latin Aprilis, possibly linked to the goddess Venus through an Etruscan form; the name may also relate to Latin aperire, "to open," fitting the season when buds open.