summers
4 synonyms and 0 antonyms for summers, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adv — During the summer, especially as a repeated habit.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.
Full origin of summers →Frequently asked questions
What does “summers” mean?
The word “summers” means during the summer, especially as a repeated habit. In plain terms, informally used to mean "in the summer months" as a recurring pattern.
How do you use “summers” in a sentence?
Here is “summers” used in a sentence: “Summers, the whole town heads to the beach on weekends.”
What part of speech is “summers”?
“Summers” is an adverb.
Is “summers” a common word?
“Summers” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between "summers" and "every summer"?
"Summers" used as an adverb (as in "We go camping summers") means the same thing as "every summer" or "each summer" — it describes a habitual action during that season. "Every summer" is the more standard, widely understood phrasing, while adverbial "summers" is a more compact, regional way of saying the same thing.
Is using "summers" as an adverb correct grammar?
Yes, it is grammatically valid, though it is a dialectal or informal construction rather than a neutral, everywhere-appropriate one. It works like other habitual time adverbs such as "nights" or "weekends," turning a noun into an adverb meaning "during that period, repeatedly."
Is "summers" as an adverb formal or informal?
It leans informal and is associated with casual, conversational, or regional speech rather than formal writing. In formal contexts, writers typically prefer "every summer" or "during the summer months" instead.