midsummer

noun

mid·​sum·​mer ˈmid-ˈsə-mər 

-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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Let’s talk about some steps to revive leggy annuals in midsummer to bring on a second flush of beautiful blooms. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 13 July 2026

Schwarber wins inaugural swing-off, 2025, Atlanta Fans might not realize this, but many players leave the park before the All-Star Game ends, off to enjoy what’s left of their midsummer break. — Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 13 July 2026

This will give you round after round of new flowers from midsummer until the first frost. — Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 8 July 2026

Sometimes the point of the look is to have something casually elegant; other outfit ideas are intended to tackle midsummer drinks in style. — Emma Bocchi, Glamour, 7 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

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

Rhymes for midsummer

• newcomer
• bummer
• comer
• drummer
• dumber
• hummer
• plumber
• plummer
• somer
• summer
• trimer

Kids Definition

midsummer

noun

mid·​sum·​mer ˈmid-ˈsəm-ər 

1

: the middle of summer

2

: the summer solstice