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

Most retailers sign leases at the beginning of the year, so by midsummer, when Spirit is hunting for empty buildings, there isn’t much competition for whatever’s available. —Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025

Here are a few unsung heroes of our mountain biking kit that brighten our rides, from midsummer to late fall. —Lily Ritter, Outside, 10 Oct. 2025

Harmless, possibly helpful The three critical states ratified without condition, and by midsummer 1788, the Constitution had been approved. —Donald Nieman, The Conversation, 7 Oct. 2025

Understanding Japanese Beetles Adult Japanese beetles emerge in late spring to midsummer. —Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 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