summertime

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noun (1)

sum·​mer·​time ˈsə-mər-ˌtīm How to pronounce summertime (audio)
: the summer season or a period like summer

summer time

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noun (2)

chiefly British

Examples of summertime in a Sentence

Noun (1) We go there to pick strawberries in the summertime.
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Come summertime, a lot of us rely on the best sticky bras to support our tricky tops and dresses. Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 7 Mar. 2024 The Downtown Detroit Partnership opened Campus Martius Park in 2004 and today is home to the city's Christmas tree each year, winter ice skating, summertime concerts and movie nights, along with a restaurant and children's play area. Detroit Free Press, 17 Feb. 2024 If a spring or summertime Berlin were to become an option, sign me up. Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Feb. 2024 The message, written in Hebrew, appeared to be directed at Israeli Jews who have been traveling to Davos in growing numbers in recent years — both for summertime and wintertime holiday getaways. Jamey Keaten, Quartz, 12 Feb. 2024 Later the Groundhog Club was formed, which hosted both the annual Groundhog Day ceremony and its summertime groundhog hunt. David Montesino, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Feb. 2024 Capri’s allure remains compelling, despite the hordes of visitors that swarm its streets in summertime. Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2024 Since Cape Town is in the southern hemisphere, summertime in the U.S. is wintertime for South Africans. Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024 Bath, body & home: Brazil Nut Body Butter, a limited-edition summertime product. Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2024
Noun
The Hot Girl Summer Tour is gonna be 2024 summer time. Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 30 Jan. 2024 Today, they’re often worn during the summer time, in sprightly florals or denim treatments. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 17 Dec. 2023 Baking fruit under a cover of crumbs is the quickest way to happiness in summer time. Ben Mims, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2023 Friday was a beautiful day across much of Southern New England, with warm temperatures and typical summer time humidity. Dave Epstein, BostonGlobe.com, 30 June 2023 Adding insulation in the attic can also prevent drafts and outdoor air from reaching your living spaces, keeping your home cooler in the summer time and warmer in the winter, says Leonard. Jeastman, oregonlive, 16 June 2023 If that doesn’t sound like summer time, nothing does. Lisa Respers France, CNN, 14 June 2023 The shorts, which keep the spirit and jam-packed music of the movies, find the friends encountering new monsters, while dealing with school and new experiences like a never-ending summer time loop. Marta Balaga, Variety, 13 June 2023 It's known as summer time in some countries, including the United Kingdom and in Europe. Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1916, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of summertime was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Summertime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/summertime. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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summertime

noun
sum·​mer·​time ˈsəm-ər-ˌtīm How to pronounce summertime (audio)
: the summer season or a period like summer
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