the month following June and preceding August
"After finishing her work in June, she planned to visit friends during July before traveling again in August."
The seventh month of the Gregorian calendar, following June and preceding August. Abbreviation: Jul or Jul.
"The summer heat in July often makes it difficult to find a cool place to sit outside."
The name July comes from the Latin word for Gaius Julius Caesar, reflecting the fact that this month was named in his honor. It entered English through Anglo-Norman and Old French before becoming part of the modern calendar.