The tenth month of the Gregorian calendar, following September and preceding November. Abbreviation: Oct. / (rare) A female given name from English.

(now historical) A type of ale traditionally brewed in October.

(historical, transitive) In the early Soviet Union, to give a child a name tinged with Soviet revolutionary thought, as opposed to religious christening.

plural of October

Any time in the middle of October.

Happening in the middle of October.

In the middle of October.

(US politics) An occurrence that unexpectedly comes to public attention just prior to a November election, especially a presidential election, and that is likely to affect the outcome.

A strong ale traditionally brewed in October.

plural of October beer