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

The first is a warm wind that blows out of neighboring De Beque Canyon in springtime, dispelling frosts that could damage delicate blossoms. — Sarah Kaplan, Washington Post, 26 Sep. 2026

Trappe said the new seedlings would germinate and emerge in the springtime, even slightly before the emergence of crabgrass. — Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026

This shrub’s springtime clusters of pink or white flowers are followed by dark blue berries that last throughout the winter. — Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 10 Sep. 2026

Typically, the springtime sees a rush for soil testing and there can be delays, which mean more time waiting before implementing your fertilizer programs. — Heather Zidack, Hartford Courant, 23 Aug. 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