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

Its indoor shows, which each year include a major springtime ballet and a Valentine’s Day event, take place in both Stamford and Hartford. —Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 13 June 2026

Hill recommends watching out for aphids during springtime. —Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 12 June 2026

Be sure to visit during the springtime to see the gorgeous cherry blossoms in bloom. —Elizabeth Preske, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026

And even on the sprawling, hallowed grounds of Theresienwiese, home to the world-famous Oktoberfest and its smaller, springtime counterpart, Munchner Fruhlingsfest, alcohol-free beer is no longer considered verboten. —David Dickstein, Oc Register, 10 June 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