Summertime Meaning in English

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US

ˈsəmɝˌtaɪm

SUHM-er-tyme

UK

sˈʌmətˌaɪm

SUM-uh-tyme

Definition

Summertime is the part of the year when it is summer, usually meaning the warmest months with long days and school vacations.

Usage & Nuances

'Summertime' is informal and often suggests a relaxed, happy mood. It can be used literally (the season) or to evoke nostalgic or positive feelings about summer. Common in spoken English, songs, and stories—less so in formal writing.

• Spanish: verano
• Portuguese (BR): verão
• Portuguese (PT): verão
• Chinese (Simplified): 夏天
• Chinese (Traditional): 夏天
• Hindi: गर्मी का मौसम
• Arabic: فصل الصيف
• Bengali: গ্রীষ্মকাল
• Russian: лето
• Japanese: 夏の時期 - サマータイム
• Vietnamese: mùa hè
• Korean: 여름철 - 여름
• Turkish: yaz zamanı - yaz mevsimi
• Urdu: گرمیوں کا وقت
• Indonesian: musim panas

Example Sentences

We go to the beach every summertime.

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Summertime is my favorite season.

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In summertime, it gets dark very late.

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Nothing beats eating ice cream outside in the summertime.

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During summertime, the city comes alive with festivals and concerts.

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The days seem endless in summertime when the sun doesn’t set until late.

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