midsummer

noun

mid·​sum·​mer ˈmid-ˈsə-mər How to pronounce midsummer (audio)
-ˌsə-
1
: the middle of summer
2
: the summer solstice
midsummer adjective

Examples of midsummer in a Sentence

The new product should be in stores by midsummer.
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Kershaw’s achievement is not going to happen again anytime soon, if ever, making his magical midsummer moment one to savor. Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 3 July 2025 In ancient times, magic was thought to be strongest during midsummer. Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 19 June 2025 Ray has been an All-Star only once — representing the Diamondbacks for the National League in 2017 — but is putting together his best case to participate in the midsummer classic since at least his 2021 Cy Young campaign with Toronto. Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 5 June 2025 It's aligned to the astronomical horizon rather than the actual midsummer sunrise. Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for midsummer

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of midsummer was before the 12th century

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“Midsummer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/midsummer. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.

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midsummer

noun
mid·​sum·​mer ˈmid-ˈsəm-ər How to pronounce midsummer (audio)
1
: the middle of summer
2
: the summer solstice

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