summery

adjective

sum·​mery ˈsə-mə-rē How to pronounce summery (audio)
ˈsəm-rē
: of, resembling, or fit for summer

Examples of summery in a Sentence

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This summery eggplant recipe is a riff on Sicilian classic Pasta alla Norma — with no pasta. Janelle Bitker, San Francisco Chronicle, 30 Dec. 2022 Not your typical coconut/sunscreen scent, but still so summery. Olivia Fleming & Jenna Rosenstein, Harper's BAZAAR, 5 Jan. 2023 Raffia's easygoing and summery effect meets the structure of a classic minaudiere. Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 9 Jan. 2023 Polka dots have a reputation for being sweet and summery, but by adding metallic Aquazzura heels and a glitzy belt by Alessandra Rich (who also designed the dress), Ana de Armas brings the print firmly into the festive season. Sarah Ball, Peoplemag, 28 Nov. 2022 See all Example Sentences for summery 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of summery was in the 15th century

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“Summery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/summery. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.

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summery

adjective
sum·​mery ˈsəm-(ə-)rē How to pronounce summery (audio)
: of, resembling, or fit for summer
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