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

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

DeLoe suggests scouting around various plantings on your property around midsummer. —Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 9 Mar. 2026

Hentges missed last season after shoulder surgery, and Foley is coming off shoulder capsule surgery; Hentges is fully recovered and Foley, who is throwing off the mound, will be available closer to midsummer. —Susan Slusser, San Francisco Chronicle, 12 Feb. 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