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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And don’t forget the extras—there are plenty of heeled flip-flops and woven bags that truly capture the feel-good mood of summertime ease. Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 24 June 2026 While full waterproofing would give us a little more peace of mind, this speaker is built for summertime fun at the beach, poolside, or at the BBQ. K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 24 June 2026
Noun
However, the summer time seems more realistic for a rematch. Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 In our current circumstance, the mayor’s office institutes curfew laws in the summer time at night for children; but, this has no direct impact on the quality of education. Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 20 May 2026 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

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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 25 Jun. 2026.

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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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