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

The scrutiny of Ohio Sen. Vance's past comments amid his summertime ascent to former President Donald Trump's running mate has brought new attention to the effort to end or restrict no-fault grounds.

From Salon

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

She performed a pair of familiar covers as well: the Gershwin standard “Summertime,” which Carlile correctly said she “sang the s— out of,” and Elton John’s “I’m Still Standing,” for which she tweaked some of the lyrics as she did when John and Bernie Taupin won the Gershwin Prize this year.

From Los Angeles Times

I have never worked for a sheriff’s department, either, but at Knott’s annual summertime offering Ghost Town Alive! one can roleplay just about whoever they want.

From Los Angeles Times

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