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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Plus, its scent evokes the heralding of springtime, with a fresh aroma of light rain on a grassy lea. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026 Lemon and mint are an unstoppable springtime duo in the South, and this sparkling punch is invigoratingly crisp. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026 With springtime beauty comes the beast of hay fever. Hali Smith march 10, Idaho Statesman, 10 Mar. 2026 Inspired by an Adidas aesthetic, this pair features sporty stripes, a Mary Jane hook-and-loop strap, and a lightweight build that’s perfect for springtime traipsing —with or without socks. Annie Blackman, InStyle, 10 Mar. 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 14 Mar. 2026.

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springtime

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

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