summertime
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Definition of summertime
(Entry 1 of 2)
: the summer season or a period like summer
summer time
noun (2)Definition of summer time (Entry 2 of 2)
Examples of summertime in a Sentence
Noun (1)
We go there to pick strawberries in the summertime.Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Though come summertime, when the jet-set escape to Aspen or Nantucket, a second group of chic young things swoop onto the scene armed with iPhones, impossibly bright accessories and an expert filter for everything. — Amber Elliott, Houston Chronicle, "VIP view: Post Oak Hotel welcomes Houston bloggers to 29 Degrees North fashion boutique," 13 June 2018 Encased in packaging meant to look like the sun hitting the water (Nars never fails to kills it in this department), every product looks glowing and perfect for summertime. — Allie Fasanella, Allure, "Nars Dropped the New Endless Summer Makeup Collection and It's So Dreamy," 23 June 2018 Since the 1970s, the United States and South Korea have held a major summertime exercise called Ulchi Freedom Guardian that involves tens of thousands of troops. — Washington Post, "Koreas agree to restore military communication lines," 14 June 2018 Since the 1970s, the United States and South Korea have held a major summertime exercise called Ulchi Freedom Guardian that involves tens of thousands of troops. — Kim Tong-hyung, chicagotribune.com, "Koreas holding military talks to reduce tensions on border," 13 June 2018 Since the 1970s, the United States and South Korea have held a major summertime exercise called Ulchi Freedom Guardian that involves tens of thousands of troops. — Fox News, "Trump's vow to end military drills with Seoul stuns a region," 13 June 2018 Since the 1970s, the United States and South Korea have held a major summertime exercise called Ulchi Freedom Guardian that involves tens of thousands of troops. — Foster Klug, BostonGlobe.com, "Trump’s vow to end military drills with South Korea stuns a region," 12 June 2018 Since the 1970s, the United States and South Korea have been holding a major summertime exercise called Ulchi Freedom Guardian that involves tens of thousands of troops. — The Christian Science Monitor, "North Korean summit still being planned after Trump cancellation," 29 May 2018 In summertime, school may be on pause, but children’s appetites are not. — Laura Groch, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Free summer meals for North County children while school's out," 6 July 2018Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
They're scheduled to end at 6 p.m. in each of Mexico's three summer time zones, meaning the last to close will come in the northwestern state of Baja California. — Fox News, "The Latest: Exit polls: Allies of AMLO winning state races," 1 July 2018 Sweet treats What’s summer time without some ice cream to cool you down? — Patricia Madej, Philly.com, "Pools, frozen treats and the Shore: Guide to coping with Philly's heat and humidity," 19 June 2018 That’s why in the summer time, people reach out to guys like Kobe. — Alysha Tsuji, For The Win, "Brad Stevens joked Jayson Tatum should be careful taking advice from Laker great Kobe Bryant," 19 May 2018 Oddly, the Phillies and Braves will play only two games against each other during the summer time, with those coming on the final two days before the calendar turns to autumn. — Bob Brookover, Philly.com, "Phillies even with Braves, but only in standings | Bob Brookover," 29 Apr. 2018 Most of these men are looking for a job of pitching hay in the winter and shoveling snow in the summer time. — Johnny Miller, San Francisco Chronicle, "A look at the past: Lurie finds a room for Bojangles, 1943," 12 Apr. 2018 Wells also said students who do go off to college, can come home and take classes in the summer time that will transfer. — David Taylor, Houston Chronicle, "Lee College rep explains the Rebel advantage," 29 Mar. 2018 In 2014, Russia moved to permanent winter time after a medical investigation found that permanent summer time created stress, health problems and an increase in road accidents in the mornings. — Ceylan Yeginsu, New York Times, "Daylight Saving Time: What’s It Good For? European Lawmakers Ask," 9 Feb. 2018 These are small, concrete cubes, very hot in the summer time, and without backyards. — Michael Hardy, WIRED, "Aerial Views of Mexico's Dystopian Housing Developments," 20 Mar. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'summertime.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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summertime
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English Language Learners Definition of summertime
: the season of summer
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summertime
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Kids Definition of summertime
: the summer season
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