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

By springtime, aerial cables linked every house—and future building sites—to the substation. — IEEE Spectrum, 30 July 2026

Timing is important here, because burning happens usually in the springtime, right? — Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 29 July 2026

Making things more dangerous, the last two years have seen lots of rain during springtime across southern Europe, followed by long dry-spells in summer. — Gerry Hadden, Christian Science Monitor, 27 July 2026

Pastel shades can usually read springtime, but a high-shine chromatic topper gives this look an edgy vibe that any Leo will appreciate. — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 17 July 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