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

Fires on boats are generally a springtime occurrence and with a little vigilance such occurrences can be prevented. —Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 17 Mar. 2026

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Which is how Tabebuia Umbellata, the graceful little tree with the butter-yellow blossoms, came to help glorify springtime in Orlando. —Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026

Suunyn Folding Adirondack Chair Nothing says springtime like enjoying the sights and sounds of the outdoors with a glass of sweet tea in hand, and this classic Adirondack chair is the ultimate companion. —Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 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