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summertime

Summertime (noun) means the summer season, thought of as a stretch of time. Example: “Summertime always brings ice-cream vans back to the seafront.”

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The summer season, thought of as a stretch of time.
"Summertime always brings ice-cream vans back to the seafront."
"The town feels different in summertime, full of tourists and music."

How to Use Summertime

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In plain EnglishA more poetic or descriptive way of saying "the summer."

Word Forms

summertimes plural

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Etymology

From Middle English somertime, a compound of summer and time.

Origin: Middle English

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “summertime” mean?

The word “summertime” means the summer season, thought of as a stretch of time. In plain terms, a more poetic or descriptive way of saying "the summer.".

How do you use “summertime” in a sentence?

Here is “summertime” used in a sentence: “Summertime always brings ice-cream vans back to the seafront.”

What part of speech is “summertime”?

“Summertime” is a noun.

Where does the word “summertime” come from?

The word “summertime” comes from Middle English. From Middle English somertime, a compound of summer and time.

Is “summertime” a common word?

“Summertime” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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