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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Then, around midsummer, pick the one strongest shoot to become your new tree. Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026 The Yankees fell down in midsummer in the same way the Knicks fell down in January. Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2026 This beauty grows up to 4 feet tall in full sun and starts flowering in midsummer. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2026 This beauty grows up to 4 feet tall in full sun and starts flowering in midsummer. Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 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 16 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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