springtime

noun

spring·​time ˈspriŋ-ˌtīm How to pronounce springtime (audio)
Synonyms of springtimenext
1
: the season of spring
2
3
: an early or flourishing stage of development

Examples of springtime in a Sentence

Springtime is her favorite time of year. a springtime of entrepreneurship in the old Soviet bloc after the fall of the Iron Curtain
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As for footwear, Queen Maxima opted for a pair of tan leather pointed toe pumps for a neutral addition to her springtime apparel, courtesy of Gianvito Rossi. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 6 May 2026 Keep reading to see how eight Vogue editors dress for springtime galas. Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 4 May 2026 Most of us just enjoy the springtime displays of these colorful stalks of blooms. Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2026 Horses score points by performing well over a set of more than 30 races during the seven months leading up to springtime. Peter Keating, New York Times, 1 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for springtime

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of springtime was in the 15th century

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“Springtime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/springtime. Accessed 13 May. 2026.

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springtime

noun
spring·​time ˈspriŋ-ˌtīm How to pronounce springtime (audio)
: the season of spring

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