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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In midsummer, desert wildlife feast on the plant’s ripening fruit. The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 25 July 2025 Viktor Kovalenko, a Ukrainian analyst who produces the Ukraine Decoded Substack, told Newsweek that without Washington's assistance, which European partners can partially and temporarily replace, Ukraine can defend itself only until midsummer. Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025 The bulbs develop offshoots, which may be dug up and divided after the blooms have finished and the leaves have died back in midsummer. Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2025 While there is no official open date set, a spokesperson for the Lagoon shared a target date of midsummer, and travelers can make reservations starting Aug. 15. Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 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 4 Aug. 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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