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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The result has been a stretch of unseasonably warm and dry March weather more typical of midsummer than early spring. Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 24 Mar. 2026 The result has been an unseasonably warm and dry stretch in March more typical of midsummer than early spring. Mary Wasson, San Antonio Express-News, 24 Mar. 2026 Plants will grow quickly, standing about 3 feet tall and wide by midsummer. Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2026 Fragrant white blooms resembling miniature fireworks open midsummer, attracting hummingbirds, butterflies, and other pollinators. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026 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 4 Apr. 2026.

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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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