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

On these hydrangeas, the buds on old wood are the first to flower in springtime, and those set on new wood bloom later in the season. —Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2026

By springtime, however, attention turns fully toward you as Uranus and Venus slip into your sign on April 25. —Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026

The design ventilates and drains well, important for our often warmer and wetter springtime Texas climate; one side and the roof open for cleaning and monitoring. —Dallas Morning News, 6 Jan. 2026

This Spring Stroll through gardens, marvel at flower shop displays, stop for a photo op, and bask in the romance of springtime on this walking tour itinerary. —Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Jan. 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