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

The mesh design, when coupled with the rainfly and good staking, will stand up to storms and not roast you when camping in the midsummer heat. —Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 7 June 2025

The specific extent and locations depend on unpredictable currents and wind patterns, with annual peaks historically occurring in midsummer. —Sophie Clark, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025

All types of these beetles emerge in late spring to midsummer and start looking for mates. —Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 27 May 2025

And the real winners will be the Chicago baseball fans who will get MLB’s crown-jewel midsummer event — the Home Run Derby — and the All-Star Game to boot. —Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2025

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