midsummer

[ mid-suhm-er, -suhm- ]

noun

1. the middle of summer.
2. the summer solstice, around June 21.

midsummer

/ ˈmɪdˈsʌmə /

noun

1. 1. the middle or height of the summer
   2. ( as modifier )

      a midsummer carnival

2. another name for summer solstice

Other Words From

• midsummer·y adjective
• premid·summer noun adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of midsummer¹

before 900; Middle English, Old English midsumer. See mid ¹, summer ¹

Example Sentences

Victory here on 4 July would be a midsummer night's dream for the Liberal Democrats.

From BBC

Every year, people around the world ring in the June solstice with midsummer bonfires, festivals and — for those living above the Arctic Circle — midnight sun celebrations.

From New York Times

In 2010, more than 100 skiers took advantage of ski tows being open at the Cairngorm Mountain resort near Aviemore for the first time in midsummer.

From BBC

Just south of the storm systems, a near-record heat wave is bringing midsummer temperatures to late spring in parts of South Texas and South Florida.

From Salon

Late spring runoff through midsummer leads to rushing waterfalls, wildflower meadows, sword ferns and emerald mosses within the Olympic Peninsula’s lush lowland woods and pristine old-growth forests.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• summertime
• vacation