summertime

1 of 2

noun (1)

sum·​mer·​time ˈsə-mər-ˌtīm 

: the summer season or a period like summer

summer time

2 of 2

noun (2)

chiefly British

: daylight saving time

Examples of summertime in a Sentence

Noun (1)

We go there to pick strawberries in the summertime.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The Jersey Shore is famous for its many beach towns that cater to all kinds of travelers, as well as its many boardwalks that contain nostalgia-inspiring attractions, a variety of restaurants, bars, and shops, which all spring to vibrant life in the summertime. —Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2025

Fair Harbor was founded in 2014 as a sustainable men’s swim brand named for the favorite summertime haunt of the Danehy family, Fair Harbor on Fire Island, N.Y. —Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 7 July 2025

Noun

In the past, summer time has been when people’s immunity from their previous vaccine begins to wane. —Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 26 June 2025

And for the big European clubs, any summer time off is cut short by exhibition tours – often to the United States – for marketing purposes and, yes, for profit. —Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 24 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1916, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for summertime

• aforetime
• allozyme
• anytime
• christmastime
• cybercrime
• dinnertime
• guggenheim
• isozyme
• lysozyme
• maritime
• mesenchyme
• overtime

Kids Definition

summertime

noun

sum·​mer·​time ˈsəm-ər-ˌtīm 

: the summer season or a period like summer