summer
word
/ˈsəmɝ/
SUH-mur
/sˈʌmɐ/
SUH-muh
Definition
The warmest season of the year, usually between spring and autumn, with longer days and more sunlight.
Usage & Nuances
Generally used as a noun but can be an adjective in phrases like 'summer vacation' or 'summer clothes'. In the northern hemisphere, summer is typically June–August. Common collocations: 'in the summer', 'summer break', 'summer camp'. Not used as a verb in modern English.
Spanish: veranoPortuguese (BR): verãoPortuguese (PT): verãoChinese (Simplified): 夏天Chinese (Traditional): 夏天Hindi: गर्मी (मौसम)Arabic: الصيفBengali: গ্রীষ্ম - গরমকালRussian: летоJapanese: 夏 - サマーVietnamese: mùa hèKorean: 여름Turkish: yazUrdu: گرمیوںIndonesian: musim panas
Example Sentences
Summer is my favorite season.
basic
Summer days are long and hot.
basic
We go to the beach every summer.
basic
I'm planning a road trip this summer with my friends.
natural
Nothing beats ice cream on a hot summer afternoon.
natural
A lot of people travel abroad during summer break.
natural