springtime

noun

spring·​time ˈspriŋ-ˌtīm How to pronounce springtime (audio)
1
: the season of spring
2
3
: an early or flourishing stage of development

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
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In the springtime, the sun comes out and the weather warms up to a comfortable 65 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025 Schedule pruning for springtime once blooming is over. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2025 Meanwhile, Gigi and Bella channeled springtime earth tones in elegant green frocks. Edward Segarra, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025 While those sound like classic ingredients to some, other sweets enthusiasts claim raisins have no place in the springtime treat. Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for springtime

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of springtime was in the 15th century

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“Springtime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/springtime. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.

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springtime

noun
spring·​time ˈspriŋ-ˌtīm How to pronounce springtime (audio)
: the season of spring

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