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

Paint it in a solid color or add rainbow stripes in pastel colors for a cheerful springtime vibe. —Jenny Hughes, The Spruce, 25 May 2026

In the springtime, walk around and look for activity or new nests near your living spaces or in doorways or fence poles. —Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 23 May 2026

The pasta course harkened back to springtime, with a housemade pappardelle, silky noodles tossed with the restaurant’s bacon, baby artichokes, asparagus and wild fennel. —Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026

Summer House couple Dara Levitan and KJ Dillard are in the springtime spirit at the Byrdie House Party. —People Staff, PEOPLE, 22 May 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