summertime

1 of 2

noun (1)

sum·​mer·​time ˈsə-mər-ˌtīm How to pronounce summertime (audio)
: the summer season or a period like summer

summer time

2 of 2

noun (2)

chiefly British

Examples of summertime in a Sentence

Noun (1) We go there to pick strawberries in the summertime.
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Noun
Thankfully, steps can be taken to ensure long-lasting health and color of containers during the summertime, even in the South. Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 25 June 2025 Vacationers, though, should be forewarned: U.S. beaches are often crowded in summertime, particularly on weekends. Gary Stoller, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025
Noun
What a difference that personal touch has made in sales of the summer time treat. Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 7 June 2025 However, this portion of the game will not be available in the first Early Access build, and will instead launch later in the year, likely around the summer time. Mike Stubbs, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for summertime

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1916, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of summertime was in the 14th century

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“Summertime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/summertime. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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summertime

noun
sum·​mer·​time ˈsəm-ər-ˌtīm How to pronounce summertime (audio)
: the summer season or a period like summer
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