summertime

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noun (1)

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

summer time

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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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The neighboring towns of Bosham and Emsworth are also well worth a stop, offering cute little cafés, harbor views, cream teas, and even a food festival in the summertime. Emma Clarke, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026 The perfect summertime backyard should include a few elements, and one of those is a fire pit. Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Noun
During the summer time, Ifeachor’s rep denied rumors that she was fired. Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 8 Jan. 2026 Antetokounmpo could end up on the Knicks in a year, but if Edwards is correct, the trade will not happen until the summer time, rather than February. Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025 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 23 Apr. 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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