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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These springtime flowers are made of crepe paper and can be mounted on the wall. Sarah Madaus, Architectural Digest, 30 Nov. 2024 There’s something really fresh about sporting lilac—a springtime hue—in the winter, too. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 24 Nov. 2024 Unlike tree pollen, which usually causes allergies in the springtime, ragweed pollen is a huge trigger that causes fall allergies. Dominique Fluker, Essence, 22 Oct. 2024 Outside of being a gorgeous addition to your yard, some hydrangea lovers are more inclined to keep one or two in pots for their porches, patios, and gardens, while others will even sit small hydrangeas inside for springtime. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2024 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 9 Dec. 2024.

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springtime

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

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