April Definition
the fourth month of the year, following March and preceding May.
Using April: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "April" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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My birthday is in April.
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April showers bring May flowers.
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The conference is scheduled for April 15th.
Phrases with April
Example
She fell for his April Fool's Day prank.
a phrase from T.S. Eliot's poem 'The Waste Land' that describes April as a time of emotional turmoil and despair
Example
April is the cruelest month, breeding Lilacs out of the dead land, mixing Memory and desire, stirring Dull roots with spring rain. - T.S. Eliot
April Showers
a popular song from the 1920s that has become associated with the month of April
Example
April showers bring May flowers, That is what they say. - Lyrics from 'April Showers'
Origins of April
from Latin 'Aprilis', possibly derived from 'aperire', meaning 'to open'
Summary: April in Brief
'April' [ˈeɪprəl] is the fourth month of the year, following March and preceding May. It is often associated with springtime and new beginnings, as exemplified by the saying 'April showers bring May flowers.' Other phrases like 'April Fool's Day' and 'the cruelest month' use 'April' to denote a day of practical jokes and a time of emotional turmoil, respectively.
