summertime

[ suhm-er-tahym ]

noun

1. the summer season.

summertime

/ ˈsʌməˌtaɪm /

noun

1. the period or season of summer

“Summertime”

1. One of the best-known songs of George Gershwin ; it comes from the opera Porgy and Bessand begins, “Summertime, and the living is easy….”

Word History and Origins

Origin of summertime¹

First recorded in 1350–1400, summertime is from the Middle English word somertime. See summer ¹, time

Example Sentences

Published in partnership with Loose Joints, photographer Pia Riverola’s “Días” showcases her saturated and colorful photographs, evoking the warm and nostalgic mood of summertime.

From Los Angeles Times

The heat starts to build up a little bit especially in the summertime.

From Los Angeles Times

In the summertime, the balmy Bronx streets would be filled with kids hanging out on their blocks with time to kill and limited means.

From Los Angeles Times

It's summertime, so the abundance of peak season produce is super fun and exciting.

From Salon

In the summertime, I love grilling pretty much anything.

From Salon

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