springtime

noun

spring·​time ˈspriŋ-ˌtīm 

1

: the season of spring

2

: youth sense 1a

3

: an early or flourishing stage of development

Synonyms of springtime

• bloom
• blooming

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Every year, the rainy season ushers in springtime, which is a welcome arrival. — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 23 June 2026

The Financial Times spoke with Iger, D’Amaro and others in a series of interviews conducted during the springtime for a 5,000-word article published last weekend. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 23 June 2026

Wild lavender flowers fill Saudi’s desert landscapes in springtime, so purple is a celebrated color in the nation and regarded as a symbol of generosity. — Steve Douglas, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026

Its indoor shows, which each year include a major springtime ballet and a Valentine’s Day event, take place in both Stamford and Hartford. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 13 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing springtime

• in (the) springtime

Rhymes for springtime

• airtime
• bedtime
• daytime
• downtime
• enzyme
• halftime
• lifetime
• longtime
• lunchtime
• mealtime
• meantime
• nighttime

Kids Definition

springtime

noun

spring·​time ˈspriŋ-ˌtīm 

: the season of spring