Midsummer Day

noun

, Chiefly British.

1. the saint's day of St. John the Baptist, celebrated on June 24, being one of the four quarter days in England.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Midsummer Day¹

before 1150; Middle English, Old English

Example Sentences

“It’s turned a corner. It must be Midsummer Day now.”

From Literature

“It’s Midsummer Day. The city will be crowded with a large market and festivities. That’s always good for mummers. We should do well. And, as I told you, I have some matters with a man.”

From Literature

The date had stuck in Winston’s memory because it chanced to be Midsummer Day; but the whole story must be on record in countless other places as well.

From Literature

On Midsummer Day the Church holds its festival in commemoration of the birth of St. John the Baptist, and some of the old customs relate to this saint.

From Project Gutenberg

The town agreed to the expropriation of this lane in consideration of one red rose annually to be paid by the College to the Corporation on Midsummer Day.

From Project Gutenberg