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
Grab a bite at the year-round farmers’ market, savor free summertime con-certs on the Kanawha River, or cheer at a minor-leagueDirty Birds game. Ashley Cusick, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2024 Meanwhile, Harris’ popularity has waned somewhat from its heights over the summertime. Sarah Min, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2024
Noun
High summer is unique with its long warm days filled with activities and the classic American summer time fun. Michael Williams, Robb Report, 11 Sep. 2024 Later Flea: The Flamingo Flea returns to Tarpon River Brewing in downtown Fort Lauderdale on Sunday with a new summer time slot of 4 to 8 p.m. Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 18 July 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

Dictionary Entries Near summertime

summer time

summertime

summertree

Cite this Entry

“Summertime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/summertime. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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